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I was just wondering how many of you have had the pinging problem and if you had DC buy your truck back for this. Thanks.
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Hello BBR, and welcome!! Yes we have seen the prob. If you go back into the older entries you will find tons of info. I believe one was titled "180 thermostat" which had alot of entries. The latest news is that there is supposed to be a flash update available in March. Hope this helps!!
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My 99 dodge 318 just started pinging last week at 21000 miles. The truck started drinking about a quart of oil every 400 miles. I checked the plugs and voilla, #8 loaded with oil. The truck is going in on monday to get the plenum gasket replaced.
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My 99 5.2 QC has been pinging since last summer - went in before Christmas and got told'That's normal operation'. Went back Tuesday night (due for a service)and the vacuum test shows that the plenum gasket is leaking - getting fixed next week. So why the delay in admitting it needed repair?
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take a look back lots posted on this i have printed about 200 pages from this site as well as www.dodgeram.com beware of reflash you will lose power and mpg also colder plugs and thermo maybe bad also will change what the computer is reading going to arbritation april 6 they have are ready offered 7 year 100 thousand mile warranty also see www.ecpe.vt.edu/~dfritz/technical/Gas/Trouble/ping.htm very helpful
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take a look back lots posted on this i have printed about 200 pages from this site as well as www.dodgeram.com beware of reflash you will lose power and mpg also colder plugs and thermo maybe bad also will change what the computer is reading going to arbritation april 6 they have are ready offered 7 year 100 thousand mile warranty also see www.ecpe.vt.edu/~dfritz/technical/Gas/Trouble/ping.htm very helpful
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Just out of curiousity has anyone ever had any engine damage from this pinging? I have not heard from any techs or people from this site that have had engine damage from this and I have seen some trucks with higher mileage that have "pinged" for a long time.
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I just got my truck back and the pinging is GONE! They reflashed the computer and replaced the plenum gasket. No noticeable loss of power after the flash.
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I just finished my intake gasket replacement.
This is what I found. The gasket was leaking in the back area, and it was still completely intact. The bolts were tight, but the plate wasn't clamped!!!! The holes are not tapped deep enough. I left the plate off and installed a bolt, and it snugged down firmly but the washer would still spin on the bolt! Just a QUALITY CONTROL problem. I guess in takes 3 years for them to find it. Now I get to change the cat converter as my truck has in excess of 5 lbs. of back pressure in front of the converter. Has anyone else seen this? ------------------ |
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