I just installed a new timing chain on my 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 5.9L, and since installing it the truck will not stay running. It will start but it runs rough and will die if you let off the gas. Any ideas?

 

describe what you did in detail from the first step to the last and maybe I can give some suggestions. is it possible it could be a vacum leak of some sort?

 

Need more info. Why did you install the chain in the first place? When you were at TDC #1, how did you align the dots?

 

sounds like ignition timing, cam timing, vacuum leak, you forgot to plug in some sensors... ya we need more info, lol

 

Well it started out the engine spraying out coolant from what initially looked like the water pump. After tearing it down, ended up being timing chain cover gasket. So i changed that as well as the timing chain while it was all apart, the timing chain was stretched more than it should have been too so i figured mid as well.

The dots are aligned correctly, all sensors are plugged back in as far as i can see. The timing being off was my guess, how can i fix this?

 

Fixed. All i did was disconnect the battery for a while to let it reset it self. Been running fine.