1998 Dodge Dakota Feels like a bucking in the engine

1998 DODGE DAKOTA
178,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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COULTER83
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I just finished replacing my head gaskets, exhaust manifold gaskets, intake gaskets, spark plugs, and exhaust from the y-pipe back. when reinstalling components i didn't put the factory air box back on and installed a cone filter from a local parts store. I'm gettin a Check engine lite for O2 sensor high voltage, and when i have the throttle at less than 40%, under load at low RPMS, the engine starts loosing power, then popping and bucking, and then when I go WOT it's accelerates once again. Please help.
Nov 26, 2009 at 7:41 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check for vacuum leaks. Also, try replacing the air box to see if that changes anything.

Let me know.
Dec 4, 2009 at 9:53 AM
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