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DRR · 09-01-2016, 12:17 AM

I have a 2004 Dodge ram 1500 with a 5.7 hemi mileage is 194,000K
The engine light is on and it has a very loose left side manifold to exhaust pipe connection, also I have recently replaced the plugs (copper) and wires.
Now the interesting part, it bogs out on hills, misfires all the time and the left side of the engine appears not to be firing most of the time but will cut in every once and a while.
Anybody got an idea whats wrong with it?

Redtruck-VA · 09-01-2016, 03:36 AM

What codes is it throwing?

**charged392** · 09-01-2016, 05:48 AM

Let's see what codes you have first! Try the key on/off trick and watch ODO codes will come up there.

Turn key from off to on three times stopping at on (not running)

**Mrs.Studmuffin** · 09-01-2016, 07:14 AM

HemiFun05 · 09-01-2016, 10:18 AM

DRR

DRR · 09-01-2016, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redtruck-VA

What codes is it throwing?

I don't have any codes, took it into a dealership for a diagnostic and they gave me a print out with what was wrong, but no codes. What was said is as follows:

194136 1.00 check for active Mil lamp. codes for #3 misfire, multiple misfire, 1/1 02 sensor high/low, brake and apps sensor do not agree, #5 injector. clear codes and retry,. runs very poorly-misfire monitor shows all 4 cylinders on left bank missing badly. manifold is leaking and smells of fuel. Would need compression test and possible removal of rocker cover to inspect for worn camshaft.

They then told me is was most likely a worn camshaft and would need to be replaced at mega dollars. I am not convinced and looking for possible options.

Redtruck-VA · 09-01-2016, 01:17 PM

I would pull the spark plugs and look for damage. If you do, post pictures so we can see what you have. Then depending what the plugs show either do a compression check or pull the valve covers to check for broken spring or broken rocker. Personally I'd do both immediately and not drive it until repaired.

DRR · 09-01-2016, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redtruck-VA

I would pull the spark plugs and look for damage. If you do, post pictures so we can see what you have. Then depending what the plugs show either do a compression check or pull the valve covers to check for broken spring or broken rocker. Personally I'd do both immediately and not drive it until repaired.

The plugs are brand new maybe 50 K on them but I'll try a compression test anyway first then the other. Thanks.