2nd Gen Ram Tech 1994-2001 Rams: This section is for TECHNICAL discussions only, that involve the 1994 through 2001 Rams. For any non-tech discussions, please direct your attention to the "General discussion/NON-tech" sub sections.

sounds like spark knock but cant seem to get rid of it

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 27, 2008 | 12:37 PM
  #1  
mopar88's Avatar
mopar88
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
From: Auburn, Al
Angry sounds like spark knock but cant seem to get rid of it

ok i have a 00' dodge ram 1500 sport 4x4 5.9L and i cant seem to get rid of what sounds like spark knock to me. i hear a tapping type noise coming from the engine whenever i hit the gas. ive done a BG induction cleaning, pulled the plugs and soaked the pistons with throtle body cleaner overnight, after that didnt work i even tryed the old trick of sucking transmission fluid through the intake. nothing worked, i need more ideas of what this problam could be. thanks
 
Reply
Old Dec 27, 2008 | 03:58 PM
  #2  
dnfd737's Avatar
dnfd737
Veteran
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 281
Likes: 0
Default

plenum pan gasket
 
Reply
Old Jan 2, 2009 | 07:58 PM
  #3  
skolle's Avatar
skolle
Registered User
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
Default

look at the plentum gesket like everyone says. also look at the tech. sevrice buliten to see if there is a tsb about it. my computer has to be reprogramed.
 
Reply
Old Jan 2, 2009 | 08:13 PM
  #4  
jasonw's Avatar
jasonw
Site Moderator
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 8,374
Likes: 28
From: Sioux Falls, SD
Default

Try colder plugs as well. With my 3815 Flashpaq, I pinged under load. Used Autolite 3923 spark plugs, no ping.

Otherwise, the plenum gasket is notorious for letting oil into everything and causing nasty stuff like that as well.
 
Reply
Old Jan 3, 2009 | 09:26 AM
  #5  
mopar88's Avatar
mopar88
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
From: Auburn, Al
Default

okay, ill try the plenum gasket, ive heard that more than once now so its worth a shot, ill keep everyone posted. thanks
 
Reply
Old Jan 3, 2009 | 10:08 AM
  #6  
zman17's Avatar
zman17
Retired Moderator - RIP
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 18,729
Likes: 17
From: NH
Default

http://dodgeram.info/tsb/2000/09-05-00.htm
 
Reply
Old Jan 3, 2009 | 10:47 AM
  #7  
Kaldir's Avatar
Kaldir
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 447
Likes: 0
From: East Durham, NY
Default

These are those Autolite 3923 plugs? Thats a good price, only like 12ish for 8 of them.

And is it worth it to get the Autolite APP5224? The Double Platinum?

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku




http://store.summitracing.com/partde...?part=frm-3923
 

Last edited by Kaldir; Jan 3, 2009 at 10:53 AM.
Reply
Old Jan 3, 2009 | 10:52 AM
  #8  
aim4squirrels's Avatar
aim4squirrels
Legend
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 7,843
Likes: 13
From: DFW, Texas
Default

get them at Walmart, don't pay summit's handling fee.
 
Reply
Old Jan 3, 2009 | 11:59 AM
  #9  
Kaldir's Avatar
Kaldir
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 447
Likes: 0
From: East Durham, NY
Default

Go to walmart pay tax and more money, go to summit don't pay tax less money but shipping. Prolly all balance out. lol
 
Reply




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:29 PM.