Another thing it might be is plugged catalytic converters. My 99 5.2 did
pretty much the same thing that you described. ended up being plugged cats!
>From: "Chocolate Salty Balls - CSB -" <csb_jk@hotmail.com>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>Subject: DML: Check engine & no acceleration
>Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2005 14:16:53 -0500
>
>
>I was driving my 2000 Dak SLT 4.7 home today from lunch and the check
>engine light came on. After this happened, the truck seemed to lose quite
>a bit of acceleration. If I punch it the motor revs to about 2k RPM and
>sits there. The truck accelerates slowly. When shifting from 1st to 2nd
>(it's an automatic) the truck jerks a bit. If I pull it out of gear, I am
>able to rev the motor normally both moving, at at a standstill. Has anyone
>else had this problem? I appreciate any help y'all can offer. I'm taking
>it to Dodge soon, but wanted to go in with at least a clue of what might be
>happening.
>
>I appreciate the help.
>
>Cheers,
>
>sam
>
>
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