In article <024201c4a31e$c7506e60$d2012341@a.tampabay.rr.com>,
acellan1@tampabay.rr.com ("Tony Cellana") writes:
>
>
> At this point I think I'll fall back to my thought about the timing chain
> jumping a tooth.
>
> Not that bad a job, and not that expensive. Tell your Mustang buddy its
> time to return the favor on mechanic time ;-)
>
> Timing set, timing cover gasket set, oil/filter, antifreeze, possibly change
> the WP while its off (depending on mileage on it).
>
> Biggest issues will be removing the fan and crank damper. You'll need a
> large adjustable and damper puller. Also a socket to remove the crank bolt
> (don't know the size).
>
> Tony
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: brett4hand@hotmail.com <brett4hand@hotmail.com>
> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
> Date: Friday, September 24, 2004 10:37 PM
> Subject: DML: GenII Dak idle/throttle problems continued
>
>
> >
> >Replaced the TPS and IAC motor. Also put a new gasket on the TB. Still
> having
> >the same problem as before. There's power there, but you have to ease into
> the
> >throttle. If you gas it hard (like to pass), it falls flat on it's face.
> >Seems to have good fuel pressure at the schraeder valve, but haven't tested
> it
> >with a gauge. Really seems like a vacuum leak, but can't find any! Does a
> >leaking belly pan gasket cause this? I checked down the TB with a lighter
> >(kidding) uh, flashlight, and there's no oil puddling. Anybody have any
> >ideas???
> >
> >Thanks,
> >Brett Forehand
> >'94 Dakota Sport CC 5.2 Auto
> >
>
Gotta check the fuel pressure first. You've always been right on target in the
past, though. (Dammit!) ;) Could be a fun project for next weekend. Seems
like you guys always have good things to say about the Mopar timing chain. Any
idea on rough estimate cost wise?
Thanks,
Brett
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