help, trucks running a little rough

tybardy · Jun 19, 2009

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 · Jun 19, 2009

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 · Jun 19, 2009

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 · Jun 19, 2009

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 · Jun 19, 2009

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

Modded · Jun 19, 2009

aif its the manifold atleast you can justify new headers!

blueflamed03 · Jun 19, 2009

Nnaboy said:
aif its the manifold atleast you can justify new headers!

intake gaskets, not exhaust gaskets.

tybardy · Jun 19, 2009

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

Chris · Jun 19, 2009

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 · Jun 19, 2009

how much is an intake gasket?

JennaBear · Jun 19, 2009

Sounds like an intake issue for sure.

Chris · Jun 19, 2009

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

tybardy · Jun 19, 2009

JennaBear said:
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 · Jun 19, 2009

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

tybardy · Jun 19, 2009

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

JennaBear · Jun 19, 2009

Take it to a mechanic.

tybardy · Jun 19, 2009

**** 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 · Jun 19, 2009

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

tybardy · Jun 19, 2009

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 · Jun 19, 2009

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

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