2003 Dodge Ram Just Replaced Heads On 4 7 Started Sounds S Sputtering Bad Check

2003 DODGE RAM
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ALFREDM8702
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I just replaced the heads on the dodge 4.7 and started it up and it sounds like it's sputtering bad but no check engine light on and timing is dead on any suggestions?
Nov 4, 2012 at 8:42 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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what about plugs and coils????

Roy
Nov 4, 2012 at 9:37 PM
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No wouldn't they show up on the scanner? I know the plugs wouldn't
Nov 4, 2012 at 9:42 PM
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no, they wont. new plugs are assumed in this repair but i would consider the coils as well.

Roy
Nov 4, 2012 at 9:47 PM
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Thank u I'll give our a try
Nov 4, 2012 at 9:48 PM
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Ok i changed the plugs and coils still doing it the only code that popped up was p0113
Nov 4, 2012 at 11:44 PM
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thats a code for the iat sensor in the fat hose to throttle body. wont effect the issue.

was there other codes before?? it seemed you implied there were other codes.

why did you do the heads

Roy
Nov 4, 2012 at 11:50 PM
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There was some other codes for cps i changed it out we just got the heads resurfaced should i have the valve stem seats replaced?
Nov 4, 2012 at 11:53 PM
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And we did the head gaskets due to overheating and water getting in the pistons lots of white smoke
Nov 4, 2012 at 11:54 PM
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