Oh yeah, went after that. But I got screwed on that too. I did however get
the 100,000 mile warranty. Its nice and all, but I would rather have a truck
that runs right.
>From: "Fast4x4" <fast4x4@bellsouth.net>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
>Subject: Re: DML: RE: ..And More Ping Questions.
>Date: Sun, 31 Oct 1999 11:03:26 -0500
>
>How many times have you had it to the dealer for this? Have you checked
>your state's lemon laws?
>____________________________________________
>Jon Smith-Raleigh,NC-http://www4.ncsu.edu/~jdsmith4
>'95 318 auto CC 4x4: Accel Supercoil, JBA headers,
>dual glasspack, 14x3 FABM, F&B Stage I TB, !EGR,
>MSD 8.5's, self-moded intake, 180 degree thermo,
>ASP crank pulley, 16" Hayden elec. fan, MP SBEC,
>BEST: 0-60 in 6.3 & 1/4mi 15.4@88.95
>207.2 RWHP, 276.2 RW ft/lbs
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>----- Original Message -----
>From: Erika Ipes <msbavior@hotmail.com>
>To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
>Sent: Sunday, October 31, 1999 10:45 AM
>Subject: Re: DML: RE: ..And More Ping Questions.
>
>
> > The dealership has rerouted ignition wires,replaced cruise clip and
>retainer
> > ignition cable, performed combustion chamber cleaning I don't know how
>many
> > times on a vehicle with less then 15,000 miles on it, replaced my intake
> > gasket, then replaced my intake manifold and gasket(my intake manifold
>had
>a
> > crack in it), replaced computer, replaced a crankshaft sensor? and
>somthing
> > with the fuel pump, replaced my torque converter and so far lastly they
>have
> > replaced my Cat.
> >
> > I've tried different octanes of gas, pings worse on lower octane.
> >
> > I should have bought a Toyota!
> >
> > Erika
> >
> >
> > >From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net>
> > >Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > >To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> > >Subject: DML: RE: ..And More Ping Questions.
> > >Date: Sat, 30 Oct 1999 14:53:14 -0500
> > >
> > >Take a deep breath...
> > >
> > >A few things to try...(for testing purposes ONLY)
> > >
> > >Remove the IAT Sensor from the intake manifold and just strap it to one
>of
> > >the hoses right around it. (Put a 1/4NPT Plug in the hole that it came
>out
> > >of.) This will tell you if your running too lean or not. (There's
>better
> > >ways...but this is the easiest for the average home user.)
> > >
> > >You are correct...you can't advance the timing since the computer will
>see
> > >this and put it right back where it wants it. Yes, the aftermarket
>chips
> > >advance the timing slightly for better performance (also increase the
>line
> > >pressure on the Automatics as well, and change the fuel curve
>slightly).
> > >
> > >As for the constant pinging...what has the dealership(s) done so far?
> > >(Sorry for asking again...but lets see if we can come up with a
>solution
>on
> > >it.)
> > >
> > >- Bernd
> > >
> > >
> > >-----Original Message-----
> > >From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > >Subject: DML: ..And More Ping Questions.
> > >
> > >
> > >Ok, since I'm one who has a pinging truck I have a few questions. Keep
>in
> > >mind I'm not the most mechanically knowledged person around. Now, if
>the
> > >pinging in my truck is caused by a lean mixture...what might be causing
>the
> > >mixture to run lean?
> > >
> > >Second, I was told that I can't advance the timing in my truck because
>its
> > >all computer controlled. I have a 99, so is this true, or is the
>dealership
> > >feeding my another round of BS? Also, I was told I couldn't put a
> > >performance computer in my truck because it WOULD advance the timing
>and
> > >make my truck ping worse... ok gonna get some tylenol, I'm getting a
> > >headache from all of this. I should have bought a Chevy.
> > >
> > >One more, I have the V-6, whats the CI on it?
> > >
> > >
> >
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