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I just changed my spark plugs, wires, cap and rotor on my 99 Dakota 5.9. Two of the spark plugs broke off inside because of rust, but I got them out using pb blaster and an extractor bit. No pieces of the spark plugs fell inside the engine. When I started it up it had a knocking sounds. When I would give it gas it sounded like gunshots coming out of the exhaust. Could I have a bad rod or is it running rough because of the pb blaster burning out? I noticed a small knocking noise before the change, so I guess that cancels out the pb blaster theory. It was not as loud though
thanks maybe some broken rust got into it. I'll do a compression test and then pull plugs one by one to see if it stops. Does anyone know how much it cost to replace rods?
I haven't been able to test it yet since it has been cold and my work schedule. but if it is a rod, what kind of price am I looking at to fix. the engine only has 43k miles and I would rather not sell the truck. Would it be better to replace the rod or do an engine rebuild?
I haven't been able to test it yet since it has been cold and my work schedule. but if it is a rod, what kind of price am I looking at to fix. the engine only has 43k miles and I would rather not sell the truck. Would it be better to replace the rod or do an engine rebuild?
If it's just a rod bearing, find yourself a way to get the oil pan off and you could technically do it in the driveway with the right tools.