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ARG
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9/30/2003
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Ok, it's 80 degrees outside. I get into my 5.2 Dak first thing in the morning and start it. I let it idle for about one minute before putting it in reverse and backing down the driveway.
My Dak has the 180 degree thermostat, and it takes about 3-5 minutes of driving before it's "warmed up".
What I've noticed is that my Dak is a is a real slug until it gets warmed up. Is this a normal occurance? When I push on the gas pedal, it feels like my timing is 150 degrees retarded. I mean, it has NO power. Granted, the truck is in "open loop" when warming up, but I just need to know if any of you other 5.2 Dak owners have the same problem.
Regards, ARG
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01dak
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9/30/2003
17:21:05
|  RE: Why is my 5.2 Dak a slug when cold?
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had the same problem when i tried a 180* stat & autolites changed them back to stock problem solved
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STS
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9/30/2003
17:31:21
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I always let my old 318 warm up for about 10 min before pulling out.
Its like giving it time to drink its coffie.
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Mark
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9/30/2003
19:01:06
| RE: Why is my 5.2 Dak a slug when cold?
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Mine is much faster when cold. I don't push it though because its not so good for the engine. At 114k miles and all original, I take it easy until its at 180 degree operating temp.
-Mark Hryckiewicz
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jason city
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9/30/2003
22:28:39
| RE: Why is my 5.2 Dak a slug when cold?
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i have a m1, fipk , 180 stat and autolites, it runs alot better when cold (air) u must check your fuel pump,,the wifes caravan has the same problem as your dak but i got no time to fix that
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01Motorsport
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10/01/2003
09:48:44
| RE: Why is my 5.2 Dak a slug when cold?
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You might try a bottle of injector cleaner and 3-4 gallons of premium gasoline in the tank. My '92 5.2 always started well with Bosch Platinum plugs. Check your cap and rotor contacts.
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EBL
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10/01/2003
10:24:06
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Does your engine rev but not have power?
Have you checked your transmission?
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ARG
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10/01/2003
16:43:18
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I just bought the truck. I installed new plugs, cap, rotor. Put sysnthetic oil, Bosch Platinums. K&N FIPK, tranny service, adjusted the bands, rear end service, 180 thermostst, new coolant. Adjusted the TPS, and had the timing checked by the dealer to make sure it was dead nuts.
I just thought all Daks drove like this when cold.
Regards, ARG
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teamfast
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10/01/2003
17:34:07
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Everything has to warm up, jeez it can take your tranny 10 minutes or so to even get close to performance tempreatures. If your gassing it when you first start your truck and trying to hot rod around, your going to blow a head gasket. Geez!
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