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Asked by Jnew28 Sep 29, 2014 at 12:45 PM about the 1992 Dodge Dakota LE Club Cab 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have 1992 dodge dakota 5.2 4wd i have changed the plugs, plug wires, distributor cap, airfilter, module, crankshaft sensor, and fuel filter. The problem i am having the truck will start and run decent and runs good once it runs for a min but when i travel for 10-20 mins and turn off to get something at the store or where ever she will start then run really rough back fire etc and threw this didnt just all of a sudden happen it is progressing and getting worst. any ideas?

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T_S_T answered 9 years ago

Check the fuel pressure,sound,s like fuel pump may be acting up.

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T_S_T answered 9 years ago

You will have to check it when it act,s up,or you want know anything is wrong with it.

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Jnew28 answered 9 years ago

Well when I start it it smells very rich and like it's gasping for air then after 30 secs to a min it runs normal.

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T_S_T answered 9 years ago

Check the egr valve,may be sticking causing it to flood it,self,or as you stated,starving for air.

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