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Brad
Dodge Dakota
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7/28/2003
12:25:49
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 Subject: Oil consumtion & intake plenum gasket
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I have a 99 RT w/85K. I am consuming a quart of oil every 1,500-2,000 miles. No visible leaks. I took the truck in for some work asked if they (reputable garage) would pressure test it for a leak. None found. Thinking it was an oil ring they also checked each cylinder. All were good. When changing out the plugs they noticed that the #8 plug was slightly damp. There is no smoke in the morning but I have noticed when I got on it recently a small cloud shoot out from behind. I have looked down through the TB and there is no oily residue. Could a bad intake plenum or plenum/gasket be to blame? Would it allow oil into that #8 cylinder? If so, will the dealer/garage replace the crappy plenum and/or the gaskets with better ones? Brand? Part #'s?
Any help much appreciated.
P.S. I am not interested in putting on an M1.
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Brad
Dodge Dakota
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7/31/2003
08:48:02
|  RE: Oil consumtion & intake plenum gasket
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BUMP
Anyone?
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NWF_Snake
Dodge Dakota
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7/31/2003
09:29:46
| RE: Oil consumtion & intake plenum gasket
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I have the same issue with my '99 5.2L. Use Copper RTV instead of a gasket for a permanent seal. Then its ball joint time ...
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Ryan H.
Dodge Dakota
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7/31/2003
09:51:56
|  RE: Oil consumtion & intake plenum gasket
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Why no M1? That's the quick fix and it's one of the best bang for the buck mods out there.
Ryan H.
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dcxer
Dodge Dakota
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7/31/2003
11:57:16
| RE: Oil consumtion & intake plenum gasket
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Check out Hughes engines,they sell a replacement plate to replace the stamped steel factory piece that seals the plenum.They also have modified intake manifolds that work very well.
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