They didnt change it out. None of them wanted to deal with it for some reason.
In fact Dodge of Bellevue (in wa state) told me they couldnt reproduce it. I
was happy to give the service manager a ride to show them the loud noise. Boy,
I gave him a ride, sideways even:)
Joel
>From: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>I'm wondering if the Throttle Position Sensor could
>somehow be sending erroneous data to the computer, in
>effect- a rich condition while downshifting. Logically
>this could be the reason some of the 5spd Daks are
>popping. You would think this condition would show
>up on a CC diagnostic computer though. I know this
>speculation could be funny to the service pro, but
>the DML is the best place to throw out some ideas.
>Especially when 3 Dodge service dept.s has not helped!
>
>I'm curious about Joel's MP computer, wonder if they
>changed that out? Joel ?
>
>GS
>
>98 5.2L 5spd 3.92SG
>
>P.S.
>quote below slightly out of context.
>
>> You are right in that at WOT the fuel and ignition settings come from tables
>> within the ECM (Open Loop). At WOT the mixture is rich for two reasons, to
>> keep
>> the Cat cool, and for power, emissions regs.
>
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