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Wondering
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7/09/2005
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I have a 99 Dakota V-8 4x4. My check engine light came on flashing and I it started "pinging" under acceleration and running rough. I took it to my mechanic and after a couple days he said #6 cylinder was misfiring 270 some times in 1000. #3 and #5 plugs were bad. (one had green stuff growing on it). After 3 plugs, distributer cap. Still misfires and runs rough but, no check engine light yet. Mechanic said It needs a head gasket to fix rough running and "pinging" Does this sound right to anyone and how much does a headgasket job cost. Anything else I should do while having it done? Thanks for any help!
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Luc
Dodge Dakota
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7/09/2005
13:38:01
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how many miles are on it? check the cat. converter
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Wondering
Dodge Dakota
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7/09/2005
14:39:09
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Miles are about 98,000
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ricardcapecod
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7/09/2005
19:56:32
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No offense here wondering, but judgeing from the state of your plugs, your truck would bennefit a lot if you pay more attention to the maintenance.
It pays off.
Also, change all the plugs, not just some of them. They are equally old. If the plug wires are more than 100k, change them too.
While there, change pcv valve and air filter.
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Wondering
Dodge Dakota
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7/09/2005
20:54:58
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All of that stuff was changed, The mechanic I go to is a personal friend and keeps all the records the truck just had a tune up in January, Plugs, distributor cap, plug wires. I change the oil myself at 3000 - 4000 miles (using castrol Synthetic blend) It was just changed 2 weeks ago. Also changed the air filter then. Fuel filter was replaced in January. Also flushed radiator in january. I think that was all.
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Kowalski
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7/10/2005
08:09:19
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Did he check for a leak in the belly pan the 5.2/5.9 has a reputation for ? Look down the throttle body - if you can see oil, it needs to be replaced.
Lead, follow, or get out of the way
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