2001 Dodge Truck Sputtering and Backfires

Tiny
MVILLARREAL2008
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  • 2001 DODGE TRUCK
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 88,000 MILES
I have a 2001 Dodge pick up 1500. I have had issues of it sputtering and backfiring when I am driving. Its never died on me. Ive got a tune up.
Monday, April 6th, 2009 AT 3:40 PM

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Tiny
CARADIODOC
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Sloppy timing chain, plugged catalytic converter, burned valves, carbon on the valves, arcing coil, plugged pickup screen on the fuel pickup, open diode in the alternator, worn distributor bushings, incorrect pickup coil air gap, old gas, vacuum leak, worn lobe on the camshaft.
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Tuesday, April 7th, 2009 AT 12:50 PM

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