Disturbing Engine Sound

[LJ11194]

I’m not afraid to get dirty or delve into things, I’m a small engine mechanic. But at the end of the day, this isn’t my vehicle, although I use it. If I owned it, I’d be much more willing to tackle the project on my own._x000D_

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[EricTheCarGuy]

You might also want to check the fuel pressure to verify that fuel delivery is indeed the cause of the problem.

[LJ11194]

Alright so I got the air intake out of the way, opened the throttle, and it was too far back into the engine compartment for me to see anything. Even with a flashlight, I just couldn’t get my head at a decent angle to see down in because the hood was in t

[EricTheCarGuy]

Keep us posted.

[JnLRacing]

Just changed the fuel filter. No change as expected, They misfire then stall is getting more random. Ran fine for about 35mins then died then ran again for about a min then died then ran about 4mins till I parked it at home. Could there be water in my tan

[EricTheCarGuy]

How about checking fuel pressure?

[JnLRacing]

Trying. Dont have part time or money.

[ScannerDanner]

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You need to find what’s missing when the car stops running. I wouldn’t go through all the trouble of dropping a fuel tank unless theres a good reason to do it._x000D_
Check

[JnLRacing]

Came across a pressure gauge. I lose all pressure from the pump. Got a new pump and sock. It goes in tomorrow. Will post results, THANK YOU EVERYONE!

[dreamer2355]

Did you test the fuel pressure KOEO?_x000D_
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Keep us posted.

[college man]

keep us posted

[EricTheCarGuy]

Yea keep us posted on your results.

[moparfan]

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Where is the test port/how do I do that?

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some where along the fuel rail or on the fuel line coming to it. i don’t remember right off the top of my head. some of them don’t have one tho. _x000D_
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there is also

[LJ11194]

Thanks alot. Unless I have another question, my next post should be results of the repair. It may be a couple weeks though, the Hughes kit is $120 and that’s alot when a tank of gas is $80._x000D_
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P.S. I know that severe drops in MPG are a symptom of a blown

[moparfan]

[quote]Quoted From LJ11194: _x000D_
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Thanks alot. Unless I have another question, my next post should be results of the repair. It may be a couple weeks though, the Hughes kit is $120 and that’s alot when a tank of gas is $80._x000D_
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P.S. I know that severe

[LJ11194]

As we get the money together for a plenum repair kit, I’ve been researching and making sure I know all of the steps of the repair beforehand. I got a Chrysler manufacturer manual that explains what to do and in what order, but I’m at a loss for one sectio

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