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Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 04-25-2024, 07:35 PM
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Posted By RT-NY
I tested the backpressure at the upstream o2...

I tested the backpressure at the upstream o2 sensor, and it does look like my converter is blocked -- the pressure was well above 3 psi at 2500 RPM, which the gauge that I bought marks as too high. I...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 04-08-2024, 06:12 PM
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Views: 1,615
Posted By RT-NY
So, I took the doghouse off, changed the air...

So, I took the doghouse off, changed the air filter, and had a look around. The air filter was very dirty so that definitely was very long overdue for a change, which I am sure will help.

From...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 04-05-2024, 07:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,615
Posted By RT-NY
Thanks all for your very helpful suggestions! I...

Thanks all for your very helpful suggestions! I think that this will take me a while to run down and diagnose, so now I am wondering how much damage I am likely to do to the engine if I drive the van...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 04-01-2024, 04:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,615
Posted By RT-NY
It sounds like you suspect a clogged catalytic...

It sounds like you suspect a clogged catalytic converter rather than a leak at a vacuum hose -- is there any relatively easy way to check specifically for a clogged converter?
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 03-31-2024, 07:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,615
Posted By RT-NY
My cruise control works at level - when I go up...

My cruise control works at level - when I go up hills it lags. And it might be that my AC vents swiitch on their own (from blowing forward to blowing through the defrost vents) especially when I am...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 03-28-2024, 02:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,615
Posted By RT-NY
Thanks again Tom! Just one last question: I came...

Thanks again Tom! Just one last question: I came across the attached image that was labeled as the vacuum system of a van of this era. Did you replace all of these various hoses, the check valve, and...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 03-27-2024, 06:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,615
Posted By RT-NY
I am guessing that the two possible causes of an...

I am guessing that the two possible causes of an intake manifold leak are either a bad gasket or a cracked manifold?

I fear I don't know very much about the vacuum system in my van: are the...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 03-27-2024, 02:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,615
Posted By RT-NY
TomF - Do you have any tips on replacing these...

TomF - Do you have any tips on replacing these hoses for a Dodge 2500 van? I did a quick search for parts and nothing came up. Did you just purchase generic rubber hoses and run them to replace the...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 03-25-2024, 07:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,615
Posted By RT-NY
Thanks! It is true that the air filter hasn't...

Thanks! It is true that the air filter hasn't been changed for a very (very!) long time, so that at least is easy enough to fix.



Thanks again! I am in upstate NY so its pretty hilly but we...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 03-25-2024, 12:52 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,615
Posted By RT-NY
losing power uphill

Apologies if this is not the right forum for this question, but my 1999 RT 170 all of a sudden today started losing power uphill. I couldn't get it above 10 or 15mph but it did keep creeping up the...
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