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Al
Dodge Dakota
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4/12/2004
03:37:15
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 Subject: Clunk noise+hard start
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01 4.7l CC auto (sport edition) 29k miles, I sometimes get a
clunk noise at low rpm's around 20 mph. What is this? Also,
sometimes for no apparent reason, when I turn the truck
on, I have to feed it some gas or it hangs. Bad starter?
Thanks
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01Motorsport
Dodge Dakota
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4/12/2004
16:41:52
|  RE: Clunk noise+hard start
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When accelerating from a stop when the fuel tank is around the 3/4 full mark, fuel sloshing in the tank will make a noticable "clunk", almost like someone nudged your rear bumper. Baffle shortage; no real concern. You may consider new spark plugs. Bosch Platinum +4 4118's are my favorites, but the OEM Champions work well. Also, 2-3 gallons of 93 octane gas in a full tank of 87 may help the starting, as well as a bottle of STP concentrated injector cleaner (black bottle), and a cleaned and swabbed throttle body. '01 4.7 5-spd 3:92 RC
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another mark
Dodge Dakota
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4/12/2004
18:13:05
| RE: Clunk noise+hard start
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If the engine is turning over then it's not your starter. If it's not getting enough fuel perhaps a pump going out or some blockage in the fuel lines? Clogged up "filter" in your tank? Maybe injectors or fuel rail?
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flash
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4/12/2004
18:36:18
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there is a flash available for harsh up-shifts;
http://www.dodgedakota.net/boards/gen/15037.html
might be your problem Al.
the gas tank "bump" only happens when I come to a stop.
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