1999 Dodge Ram Spark Knock

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MUDDUCK
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I have 1999 dodge ram 1500 with 360 engine. I have a spark knock, I covered all the basics with no result. I was told to look in the throttle body and i if there was oil laying down in their it needed an intake gasket and that it would cause the spark knock. Am I on the right track?
Jan 19, 2007 at 5:17 AM
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RASMATAZ
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It sounds like you have a bad tank of gas can you try filling it up with higher octane fuel? There is no timing adjustment or knock sensor so fuel related is the best bet.

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

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Jan 19, 2007 at 7:42 AM

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Try a fresh tank of higher-octane fuel. This engine has no timing adjustment or knock sensor, so fuel quality is the most likely cause of the spark knock.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 with a 360 engine reports spark knock after basic checks and asks whether oil in the throttle body means an intake gasket is needed. The expert says a bad tank of gas is more likely and recommends trying higher-octane fuel, noting there is no timing adjustment or knock sensor.

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