We installed a new rotor, dist cap, plugs and the belt while we were at
it (pretty much all original from what we could tell)
I didn't get to take a look at the rotor or dist cap, but those plugs
were fried...almost no electrode left on any of them. As for the 02
sensor, I would think they replaced that with the cat (the only dealer
work done of it) 6 months ago.
I took it for an in town and highway test to make sure nothing would
explode on her and it was like a new truck. It got up to 70 much easier
and stayed there at less than 50% throttle (unlike the WOT to keep it at
65 before)
Thanks for your help.
Bernd D. Ratsch wrote:
> A good tune-up, and check the cat for it being plugged up (a new O2 sensor
> wouldn't hurt either if it has over 60K miles on it).
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Geoff Wilson
> Sent: Saturday, September 11, 2004 1:38 AM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: 1999 3.9 V6 SLT 4x4 Performance Problem
>
>
>
> My girlfriend's truck seems to have highway problems. 0-30 in the city
> is fine, it's the getting up to 55 and above that sucks. It strains
> like hell to get up there, and I almost have to keep the pedal mashed to
> keep it at a sustained rate of speed.
>
> Actually the last time it was at the dealer they gave us a $1000
> estimate for general maintenance becuase scheduled maint hasn't been
> done at all from what I can tell. (she never has time, it's too
> expensive, or she'll get her dad to do it...he hasn't) I would do it
> myself but my skills are computer based, not automotive.
>
> Anybody have any ideas how to bring this trunk back to life?
>
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