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Mark 40-2001
Dodge Dakota
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9/07/2005
11:45:01
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I have a 1995 with 202000 miles on it. When I get down between a 1/2 and a 1/4 of a tank it starts running real rough. Could this be a bad fuel pump or injectors? Plugs and wires didn't help. Even after filling the tank it takes a while for it to clear up. Thanks for any help.
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bigdave
Dodge Dakota
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9/07/2005
13:22:07
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Sounds like you got some crap in your tank that gathers around your filter when tank is low.
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Craig
Dodge Dakota
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9/07/2005
18:00:08
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I would replace the fuel filter first if it hasn't been done in a while. After that, Try a pressure test when it gets to the point where the symptoms occur. I think you oughta see around 45PSI or so. Maybe a little less but not too much less.
It is also possible that the "sock" on your fuel pump (in the tank) is clogging up a bit. You might look and see if the sock is available from the aftermarket- it'll be a lot less expensive than replacing the pump, although it involved dropping the gas tank, which might prove to be a pain in the butt if you don't have a lift. You might consider draining and cleaning out the fuel tank too while it's down- you might have some moisture and/or crud in the tank that could cause your symptoms to return otherwise.
I think those are the most likely causes anyway...
Good luck!
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Mark-402001
Dodge Dakota
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9/11/2005
16:13:58
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Thanks for the info. I will try to locate a fuel filter and drop the tank. Hopefully that will fix it.
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