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Chuck
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9/28/2010
12:02:58

Subject: pinging
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I have a '98 Dakota with the 318 V8, automatic, 2 wheel drive. I get a pinging sound when accelerating, once to speed it stops. I have called it spark knock but was told by a dealer it was not. They described spark knock as 3 marbles in a tin can sound, mine is more like 2 BB's in a tin can. I only hear it when accelerating as in passing or entering an Interstate. Any ideas what it might be? I have tried different grades of fuel with no change. I really like my truck and don't want to damage it.



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9/28/2010
12:29:05

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Is the engine using any oil?



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9/28/2010
13:15:47

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Possible causes,
Plen. Gasket, Plugs, wires, Cap, rotor, Plug wire
routing, Carbon build up.



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