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96 Dakota 4 cyl breaks up at high RPM?

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Old 08-04-2013, 04:58 AM
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Default 96 Dakota 4 cyl breaks up at high RPM?

Hi all, happy weekend (if you're not having truck problems). Here is my problem. I was driving home and was trying to get up to interstate speed. Normally I baby my 4 cylinder, bur had to get moving on the interstate. As I was winding it out a bit, it started missing real bad at high RPM's. I didn't push the issue, as I figured it would only make matters worse. Tried it 2-3 more times on the way home, same thing at high RPM's. Runs fine as long as I drive normal. Ran about 150 additional mile since. Something is wrong, I would like to fix it before it becomes a breakdown problem.

Do I just need plugs and wires? I think it's been about 2 years since I changed them. Thanks in advance!!
 
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Check for codes? Check for vacuum leaks?
 
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Old 08-04-2013, 07:31 PM
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my dad a saying " check the easiest and cheapest thing first" plugs, wires, rotor, cap. hint on the cap if it has a vent, plug the vent with JB-weld. it will keep the moisture out.
 



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