help, trucks running a little rough

[tybardy]

Ok guys, i just did a small road trip from phoenix to Pasadina CA...

I got in late last night and when i pulled into the hotel parking lot the trucks idle kicked WAAYYY down for a second, almost died... then this morning on my way to the store i think the truck was running just a bit rough...

any ideas? things to check?

(also on a side note, how can i tell if i have an exhaust leak at or near the exhaust manafold? It kinda sounds like there is one)

[Rollin Thunder]

when it did the low idle thing were you parking?? Or already parked. Sometimes your powersteering pump will do that. Running rough im not sure.

[tybardy]

man it was like 2am.... i was backing into the parking spot, i suppose i may have been turning the wheel one way or another... hard to recal exactly though

i really think i have an exhaust leak that may have worsened over the course of the 300 mile drive

[Sepiroth]

Chances are that if you hear the exhaust leak under the hood, your leak is at the manifold.

If you hear the leak under the truck, it could be the Y pipe or other bolted part.

[blueflamed03]

have a CAI?, double check all connections on it too...

[Modded]

aif its the manifold atleast you can justify new headers!

[blueflamed03]

aif its the manifold atleast you can justify new headers!

intake gaskets, not exhaust gaskets.

[tybardy]

yes but he is probably talking about my theory on the exhaust leak

[Chris]

intake gasket, mine took a shit on me, ran rough at first then progressively got worse until it would shudder and die while idling. Start her up and drive her around for a few min then let it idle and see what happens.

[tybardy]

how much is an intake gasket?

[JennaBear]

Sounds like an intake issue for sure.

[Chris]

cant remember exactly what I paid but not much <$60

[tybardy]

Sounds like an intake issue for sure.

curious jenna.... could this maybe have something to do with the issues i was having when Justin was tuning my truck... and has now just evolved into a slightly larger problem?

[JennaBear]

Quite possibly. You might have a cracked intake manifold...

[tybardy]

that sounds pricey.... how would i find out for sure?

[JennaBear]

Take it to a mechanic.

[tybardy]

fuck me! I was hoping there was a better way.... thanks guys, looks like its going into the shop when i get back into town

[JennaBear]

You could do it yourself, but it does take time and you would need to read up a bit.

[tybardy]

you wouldnt happen to be able to point me in the direction of the reading i need to do? i will probably take it to the shop anyways, but i also like knowing what i am talking about when the mechanic starts in with his high horse banter

[JennaBear]

Google is your friend. You might be able to find some pics of what to look for too.

[Max]

Manifold gaskets aren't too bad, but try to find a buddy you trust that will do it cheap first. Those things can be a serious pain in the ass if the gasket is all chipped up and gross, or you can just sack up and buy a blower from Jenna to solve the issue :cheers:

[Rivieraracing]

Now that is a great solution to the problem!!! Go for it!!!:party33:

[tybardy]

believe me, i would be all about getting a blower, just not enough $$ floating around right now. I am going to take it in for a diagnostic when i get back into town, if its going to require buying a new I.M. I will just drop the $100 on my warranty and get er done that way

[blueflamed03]

if it is a cracked intake, I bet they are dime a dozen at salvage yards.

[tybardy]

shit the jank yards around my house ass rape you on price! wanted to charge me $450 for a white HD hood... i know i can find it cheaper then that... if it is a cracked intake manif. i will just get it done under my warrante, i have a few other things that need to be fixed anyways