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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 07:56 PM
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ok lately i got a code saying multiple misfire cyl 2 and 5 i replaced al the plug an the old ones were buring fine i jus replaced all 8 injectors a few months ago do to the same reason actually the ssame cylnders my check engine light come on an the truck will run a little rough but some times it goes out an the truck will run fine its got me all confused

the second thing just lately i been feelin a vibration almost as if u were runnin over a rumble strip it doesnt do it all the time just once in a blue moon but wen it does it it kinda acts like its in 4 wheel drive then it quits an the truck is fine im not to concernd about it right now i was jus hopin somone would have an idea i appreciate any help thnx
 
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 08:08 PM
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How's the cap and rotor?
 
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 08:46 PM
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and the plug wires/routing.....
 
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Old Dec 11, 2010 | 10:31 AM
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cap rotor button wires plugs al new ive heard about the routing of the wiring but i really dont see why it have to be done
 
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Old Dec 11, 2010 | 10:50 AM
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Plug wire routing TSB.

Reason for doing this is because the wires tend to 'cross talk', giving you misfires. Supposedly, with GOOD quality plug wires, it isn't absolutely necessary....
 
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Old Dec 11, 2010 | 05:22 PM
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i guess these are the good wires they ran me 60 bucks
 
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 06:03 PM
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well i re routed the wires an it didnt seem like it changed an as for the drivetrain my transfer case blew in half lol
 
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 07:51 PM
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OOops. That would definitely be classified as a "problem".
 
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Old Dec 18, 2010 | 11:35 PM
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a 400 dollar problem 300 for the transfer case had to put u joints on everything and have to have trani pan welded the driveshaft beat the hell outa it
 
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Old Dec 19, 2010 | 12:16 AM
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The plenum gasket is blown and the cat is shot, as is the pre cat o2. It's a 98, trust me , I know.
 
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