funny whistle when accelerating

2000 DODGE RAM
100,000 MILES
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BIGFITZ89
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I have a 2000 dodge 1500 5.2L V8, it has a funny whistle when accelerating, a rough idle, and it skips slightly under load.
Nov 13, 2011 at 5:57 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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I would be checking for a vacuum leak.
Nov 13, 2011 at 6:02 PM
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BIGFITZ89
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With these systems would is it also possible to have a problem with my plenum gasket, does seem to be burning a little too much oil.
Nov 13, 2011 at 6:10 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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it may, but check around the inlet manifold and all vacuum hoses first, use a length of soft hose as a stethoscope, you will hear a leak.
Nov 13, 2011 at 6:24 PM
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