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Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 05-13-2009, 04:50 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,499
Posted By Kierstien
By george, I think he's got it!

I'll bet you that's what it is James, Ignition Coil. Umhum. I will most definitely be looking into that. THANKS ALOT!
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 05-07-2009, 07:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,879
Posted By Kierstien
These are Bosch Double Platinum plugs. No gapping...

These are Bosch Double Platinum plugs. No gapping required. Double pronged even.
Forum: Other Engine Tech 05-07-2009, 12:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,889
Posted By Kierstien
This one is WAY over my head. But I'm sure...

This one is WAY over my head. But I'm sure someone will be along to help you out with it:)
Lots of knowledgeable people around here! Good Luck!
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 05-07-2009, 12:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,499
Posted By Kierstien
Yeah it costs about 20-25 bucks to fill up....

Yeah it costs about 20-25 bucks to fill up. Well.. if the gas will quit going up. lol.
So it has to be a 15 gallon tank. Gas is right at $2.00 a gallon

That's good to know though. Thanks:) I...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 05-06-2009, 11:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,840
Posted By Kierstien
Sexy ;) I love listening to guys talk about...

Sexy ;)

I love listening to guys talk about trucks. Even if I dont have the know how to do the things they are talking about. I find it very interesting to listen to.

Good luck to you on that...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 05-06-2009, 11:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,499
Posted By Kierstien
Nope, mine's just stock. Course, I've only had it...

Nope, mine's just stock. Course, I've only had it about 4 months. And yes, I drive all city miles. stop go, stop go.. Tires are 21's Stock as well.

yeah I thought that sounded a bit low too...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 05-06-2009, 11:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,840
Posted By Kierstien
haha Beaujt, I'm just not quite that "Manly" I...

haha Beaujt, I'm just not quite that "Manly" I guess. lol.

Did you say.. Dodge?? *runs away screaming*

NO!!!!
Well if you are handy with a wrench I guess it wont be too bad... I think I...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 05-06-2009, 11:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,013
Posted By Kierstien
It's one small step down from a dealership. They...

It's one small step down from a dealership. They sell used cars, but pretty much at new car prices.. (No offense ann) They put them through rigorous checks and inspect them from bumper to bumper so...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 05-06-2009, 11:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,499
Posted By Kierstien
Oh I got it worked out. There was only one bolt...

Oh I got it worked out. There was only one bolt holding it in, but it was receessed so very hard to get out because there was no room to work with. Either my tool was too long, or too short. But I...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 05-06-2009, 11:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,013
Posted By Kierstien
I'd take it back to carmax before I put any more...

I'd take it back to carmax before I put any more money into it. They supposedly do SO many inspections (which supposedly is why they can charge so much) And tell them what's going on with it. I...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 05-06-2009, 11:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,840
Posted By Kierstien
Nope, sorry that doesnt ring a bell:) I...

Nope, sorry that doesnt ring a bell:)

I myself wouldnt drive a diesel. But I'd sure date a man that drove one! I am a girl, I have to draw the line somewhere. LOL.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 05-06-2009, 10:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,499
Posted By Kierstien
Wow you sure saved him a bundle! Aint it crazy...

Wow you sure saved him a bundle! Aint it crazy how a 4 cylinder has 8 plugs yet a 6 cylinder only has 6?

You had to take the whole intake off? Wow... I took the front wheels off and splash...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 05-06-2009, 12:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,879
Posted By Kierstien
Yes, it still pulling/dragging at idle. Not that...

Yes, it still pulling/dragging at idle. Not that big of a deal though. Just wondered if someone might know why.

Seem to have gotten some torque back since changing the pulley though. As far as...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 05-06-2009, 10:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,879
Posted By Kierstien
Really.. I figured I might as well put some good...

Really.. I figured I might as well put some good ones in since I read that they would last longer. Plus I didnt want to gap them. lol.

They didnt make those plugs very easy to get to! But it was...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 05-06-2009, 10:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,417
Posted By Kierstien
Oh.. That's disheartening.. Thank you for the...

Oh.. That's disheartening.. Thank you for the reply though!:)
Forum: Site Announcements, Comments and Suggestions 05-06-2009, 10:48 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,688
Posted By Kierstien
Thumbs up Love This Forum!

I just wanted to come by and say Thank You, to all of you!

Everyone is so helpful here, and nice. Really well organized with the way it's set up. I am really glad I found this forum.

I've been...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 05-06-2009, 10:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,417
Posted By Kierstien
Probably so. So what would you recommend? Just...

Probably so. So what would you recommend?
Just let it go and hope for drier days? lol
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 05-06-2009, 10:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,879
Posted By Kierstien
Yes Blackedge, I did change my spark plugs and...

Yes Blackedge, I did change my spark plugs and wires, actually the weekend before last.

I did this to try and correct the problem, double platinum plugs, autolite pro wires, They didnt have much...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 05-06-2009, 10:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,364
Posted By Kierstien
Thanks Justin, I feel like I already know you....

Thanks Justin, I feel like I already know you. lol

Blackedge, I'm near Charlotte. Actually it's monroe but noone ever knows where that is. So I just say Charlotte ;) Durem is nice. Lots of country...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 05-06-2009, 05:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,013
Posted By Kierstien
Hello! Welcome to the forum! I can relate to...

Hello! Welcome to the forum!

I can relate to this problem even if I dont have a solution. My last vehicle, Saturn. Damn good on gas. Has this problem. Every time it rained it leaked in water, and...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 05-06-2009, 05:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,840
Posted By Kierstien
Welcome to the forum Beaujt! Trucks are sexy...

Welcome to the forum Beaujt!

Trucks are sexy :D
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 05-06-2009, 04:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,879
Posted By Kierstien
After driving my daughter to school this morning,...

After driving my daughter to school this morning, I was idling at 1,000 at a stop light possibly 1,100.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 05-06-2009, 04:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,417
Posted By Kierstien
Update after driving:

Well I have good news again! I got it down to a squeak!, Yesterday it was a squeal that had me scared that the belt was going to pop before I could get back home. So the new tensioner DID help.
...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 05-06-2009, 04:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,499
Posted By Kierstien
Thanks Beaujt

That is quite comforting to hear!

I read it's on the exhast. I guess It wouldnt hurt to replace an o2 sensor or two? while I'm already down there.

I knew this truck had a few problems. It was a...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 05-05-2009, 09:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,499
Posted By Kierstien
I put fuel inector cleaner in today matter of...

I put fuel inector cleaner in today matter of fact. Thanks for that answer.

I was hoping maybe it was something simple.. but so far nothing on this truck is the simple top layer.. you have to...
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