1997 Dodge Van backfire

1997 DODGE VAN
62,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TOMBUNTEN
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once engine reaches operating temp, loses power, acts like wants to stall, sounds like backfire from engine not exhaust for about 5 minutes than runs fine. thanks. Tom
Nov 29, 2008 at 11:32 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Tom:
Check the EGR valve to make sure it isn't sticking.
Dec 2, 2008 at 5:48 AM
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