2000 Dodge Ram intake gasket vs fuel filter?

Tiny
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  • 2000 DODGE RAM
  • V8
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  • 128,000 MILES
My truck is spitting/sputtering/backfiring occassionally. Check engine light came on, code guys said intake gasket bad and would be $500. I just had a new engine put in 1 year ago (long block kit) shouldn't the intake gasket be ok. I had heard that a bad fuel filter could cause same symptoms. Have you heard this or do you have any ideas for better diagnostic before I spend $500. Thanks
Monday, January 14th, 2008 AT 2:31 PM

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Tiny
BLACKOP555
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Well if the light is on, and thats what the code said id say belive it.

Try starting the vehicle and spraying carb cleaner or starting fluid around the base of the manifold, if the idle is changed then you have a leak.

Also try spraying hte vaccuum hoses.
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Monday, January 14th, 2008 AT 5:55 PM
Tiny
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Check your injector sync signal
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Sunday, January 20th, 2008 AT 4:07 PM

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