I have posted twice before on this truck, and have received some well
thought out, knowledgeable responses, but none have fixed the problem.
I have changed: Sparkplugs, Rotor, Distrib Cap, Sparkplug wires,
Coil.
I have convinced myself that the IAC valve, MAP sensor, Colant Temp
sensor, Air temp sensor PVC valve, Compression, are all okay(right or
wrong). I am aslo sure the Cat Conv(new) and exhaust system is Okay.
Only new clue is this. I put another new set of plugs, properly
gapped, in and ran the vehicle 100 miles, and examined the plugs. All
looked great except Cyl#4. The plug had been firing but there was a
small carbon buildup on oneside of the ceramic around the tip. No
sign of oil, or fuel(when the engine was cold I ran it 30 seconds to
see if I had a wet plug- -I did not). From a previous post I said
that: When I unplugged the fuel injector on #4 it made little or no
difference.
Here is what I haven't tried. Timing Chain, Cam Sensor(checked with
meter) . Crank Sensor. Fuel injectors (I and the mechanic at Dodge
Dealership checked fuel preasure).
Any suggestion what I should check Next?????????? Oh, it has 135K 6
cyl. 3.9L 2wd.
Thanks; Rogerx
sqdancerLynn - 02 Aug 2006 11:16 GMT
The 3.9 had problems with bushing for dist drive gear would be worth
checking
FMB - 02 Aug 2006 12:00 GMT
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> Only new clue is this. I put another new set of plugs, properly
> gapped, in and ran the vehicle 100 miles, and examined the plugs. All
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> that: When I unplugged the fuel injector on #4 it made little or no
> difference.
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> Thanks; Rogerx
If you switched #4 injector with another cylinder's injector, does the
unplugging of the fuel injector that makes "little or no difference" follow
the injector or stay with the cylinder?
FMB
Rogerx - 02 Aug 2006 16:54 GMT
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>> Only new clue is this. I put another new set of plugs, properly
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>FMB
I haven't had the fuel rail off, but I see where you are coming from,
and I will try it in a few days(more pressing problems). And I am
also going to look into what Sqdance said about the dist bushing.
Thanks guys- -Rogerx