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Dodge Ram Repair Question


Topics covered: Gas, Coolant, Cylinder head.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on March 15, 2007

Fouling plug

Replied on March 22, 2007



Is there anything else that has been replaced?

What more can be told that we don't know about what was done or what other sypmtoms are there.. Info is key.

Tiny Answered by Service Writer (expert)
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Replied on March 22, 2007



If I understand this right, after you replace the # 8 plug, the truck runs fine?

The ONLY code is a PO308?

Tiny Answered by Service Writer (expert)
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Replied on March 22, 2007

you may be right about the bitter part but it seems like every mec i meet ends up screwing me for a few hundred wait does that make me a trick well get back to that most of the time if i change the plug it starts running fine but not this last one i think i need another platuim plug they seem to work best. at dodge they said they changed the injectors around incase that was it also changed fuel filter

Tiny Response from lvirish1
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Replied on March 23, 2007

I am at work at the moment, but have some info that i'll post tonite. :D

Couple questions:

how long has this been happening? how many miles since it started roughly?

How many miles are on the truck?

Are you losing any coolant...at all?

These answers will help as there are a few scenarios that I'll write about.

Tiny Answered by Service Writer (expert)
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Replied on March 23, 2007

this has been going on for a year and a half
started about 31,000 miles
now there is appx44,000
I have never lost any coolant

Tiny Response from lvirish1
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Replied on March 23, 2007

Okay here is what I “think” is the problem based on the research I did. I would recommend having the intake checked for leaks as the leak from under the valley pan gasket is common. For as long as you have run it this way I further suspect that you’ll find a crack between the valves on #8 cylinder on the cylinder head.

I did a little more research on this as well to help you cross the bridge. I recommend that you contact this company: http://www.paulsqualityauto.com/ . Straight out I don’t know these folks from a hole in the ground, but they have tell tale signs that make me comfortable. They are a member of the IATN network, and that alone says your chances of success are increased. I would gladly contact them and bring them up to speed if you like. I don’t know them not have any benefits from recommending you there.

It is very important that you understand what is happening to avoid any bad experiences that you have already had. Be sure that communication is good between the two of you, and feel free to post any questions or needs. Good Luck!

Tiny Answered by Service Writer (expert)
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Replied on March 26, 2007

Thank you for your time and effort.

Tiny Response from lvirish1
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Replied on March 26, 2007

NO PROBLEM. JUST UPDATE THE POST WITH THE FINAL SOLUTION.

Tiny Answered by Service Writer (expert)
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Replied on September 15, 2007

So what ever happened?

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