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Patrick Jones
Dodge Dakota
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2/26/2002
12:15:23
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 Subject: Need help - Losing Power
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I have a 98 3.9L V6 Dakota Sport with about 80K miles. On quick acceleration, I am losing power around 3,000 RPM. She keeps accelerating, but there is a noticable drop in power. I also had problems recently with power on uphill climbs on the interstate which I assume is related.
I replaced my plugs and wires last night, but still have the problem with acceleration. Does anyone out there have any ideas what might cause this?
Patrick
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kazoo
Dodge Dakota
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2/26/2002
13:22:53
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Its the pulse ring inside your distributor. Need to replace the distributor. Had the same problem.
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Patrick Jones
Dodge Dakota
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2/26/2002
13:57:02
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Sweet! Thank you my friend!
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Dave
Dodge Dakota
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2/27/2002
12:41:19
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my 98 Dak 3.9, x cab seems to be getting down on power recently as well, although, I only notice it pulling my 2500lb boat up hill (she really labours, with a bit of engine rattle, as if im in too high a gear), so, I really have to Gear it down (5spd), but even then it complains.
I only have 47,000 Kilometers on the truck, would it still be the Distributor?, are we talking Distributor or Cap?, how expensive ?
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Patrick Jones
Dodge Dakota
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2/27/2002
13:40:57
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I think we're talking the whole distributor. I just ordered a new distributor and rotor button. Total was $195. I will get $70 back as a core exchange on the old distributor.
I have always had problems towing things. I always have to run lower gears (which I suppose is normal for towing) but the real drag is when the A/C cuts off to divert more power to the engine.
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