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#110 of 292 Re: 1992 dodge dakota stalling [junkman3] by dustyk Mar 01, 2007 (6:08 pm)
Replying to: junkman3 (Feb 21, 2007 10:34 am) In this model year there are a number of things that could cause this problem. I have seen aftermarket tune up parts, such as distributor cap, rotor, and spark plug wires cause similar problems. Bad or worn spark plugs can also be a cause. I would recommend using only Mopar ignition and tune-up parts.   A bad PCV valve can also cause this, especially in the winter time when there's higher levels of moisture in the crankcase. The water freezes the PCV plunger as vacuum pulls air through the crankcase, causes reduced air flow (essentially closing the throttle) and stalls the engine. Clogged or partially clogged PCV valve hoses can do the same thing.   More serious things could be a bad crankshaft position sensor, a bad intake manifold gasket, or a defective catalytic converter, clogged fuel filter, bad fuel pump.   I'd start with the ignition components and closely inspect things. A vehicle that old is bound to have cracked rubber vacuum hoses. Check them all.   Best regards, Dusty Replies to this message: sknauss (Mar 09, 2007 2:06 pm)
#111 of 292 Re: Spark Plug and Auto trans question [dustyk] by gtownguy Mar 02, 2007 (5:55 am)
Replying to: dustyk (Mar 01, 2007 6:23 pm) Hi Dusty, Yes I am aware of the ATF+4 and have used that before for top off. So am I to understand that I wiil see a flat type of screen filter with a tube for one filter (what i'm used to) and also a second motor oil type screw on filter as well. I do not have an optional trans cooler.   thanks, Tom.
#112 of 292 Water Pump Installation by joejet Feb 19, 2007 (10:42 am)
#113 of 292 Water Pump Installation by joejet Feb 18, 2007 (12:02 pm)
Hopefully somebody can assist me with a problem I'm having regarding a waterpump I just installed. I just put a new waterpump on my 2000 Dodge Dakota Pickup. The pump works fine, but the engine tempature skyrockets up to past 260 degrees. I'm thinking their's a vapor lock in the engine that's not letting water flow over the Thermostat, therefore it's not opening to let water flow thru the engine. Hopefully somebody has a solution to this problem.   Any assistance anyone can provide will be greatly appreciated.   Regards,   Joe Replies to this message: dustyk (Feb 18, 2007 8:27 pm) joejet (Feb 19, 2007 10:42 am) fishboy (Apr 21, 2007 7:42 pm) bpeebles (Apr 22, 2007 8:29 am) blk4x4 (Apr 30, 2007 8:11 pm) and 2 more... blk4x4 (Apr 30, 2007 8:02 pm)
#114 of 292 Re: Water Pump Installation [joejet] by dustyk Feb 18, 2007 (8:27 pm)
Replying to: joejet (Feb 18, 2007 12:02 pm) What engine?   Regards, Dusty Replies to this message: joejet (Feb 19, 2007 10:42 am)
#115 of 292 Re: Water Pump Installation [dustyk] by joejet Feb 19, 2007 (10:42 am)
Replying to: dustyk (Feb 18, 2007 8:27 pm) Dusty,   Thank you for your reply. The engine I have is the 6 cyclinder. I installed a flush kit and that fixed the problem. I talked to a person at a local auto parts store and he said I need to remove the radiator cap and let the engine run. This lets any air bubbles out.   Thanks again,   Joe
#116 of 292 94 Dakota will idle, but dies when given gas.. by muntster Mar 01, 2007 (6:34 pm)
#117 of 292 94 Dakota will idle, but dies when given gas.. by muntster Feb 25, 2007 (8:23 pm)
my dakota loses power to the coil when i give it gas.. i have replaced the fuel pump, coil, cam plate under the distributor cap and the oil pressur sending unit.. my truck will idle all day long, i can wiggle wires, vacumn hoses and what ever, and it will stay running, but as soon as i idle up the engine, it dies.... i have a tester on the coil, and it loses fire to it... after i try starting it a few times, sometimes more, it will start back up, but can only idle.. im running out of ideas and money....Engine is a 6 cyl, 3.9 PLEASE HELP !!! Mike
#118 of 292 94 dodge dakota by muntster Feb 26, 2007 (7:32 pm)
today i changed the crank position sensor 2/25/07 -------it still wont run with the motor at high R.P.M.s.... i was told if the check engine light isnt on, then it wont show a code.... Replies to this message: dustyk (Mar 01, 2007 6:31 pm)
#119 of 292 Re: 94 dodge dakota [muntster] by dustyk Mar 01, 2007 (6:31 pm)
Replying to: muntster (Feb 26, 2007 7:32 pm) Okay, can you be more specific about the loss of spark as the engine RPM is raised? Have you checked the polarity of the coil?   Just because the check engine lamp is not illuminated, doesn't mean that there is no code stored.   Regards, Dusty

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