Hi, We have a 2001 Dodge Ram B3500 Long W.B. Cargo van, with the factory Natural Gas option on the 5.2L V8. It has 4 tanks, totaling 19.8 gas gallon equivalent. Shortly after we bought it (used) we noticed a pungent natural gas smell, even when the van was parked for long periods. The smell was strongest on the driver's side, about in the middle of the length of the van. To resolve it, we simply turned off the tank valves, and that fixed the smell. Where do we go from here? Is there a particular part of the fuel delivery system that can fail sooner than the rest? It was used in a fleet in a very cold climate (salt damage, rust, etc.), so that may have affected something. Any thoughts on the matter are appreciated. Thanks, J.D.
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your guessing, and there can be 50 possible causes
tow the car to a shop,. pay them
no VIN told so no engine told that is there and we can not guess engines.
our cars usa that filter is in the tank part of the fuel pump..
by EPA.gov law in fact.
engine cranks fast? but if burns petrol is spark dead>?
fuel can not burn if the is no spark unless it is a diesel and no enigine told , see? and spark is first test not FUEL.
2001 (old cars love to fail and in many ways)
one version burns CNG. (natural gas) + 4 tanks of fuel,
Magnum 3.9 L 175 hp (130 kW) V6 petrol all but CNG./
Magnum 5.2 L 230 hp (170 kW) V8
Magnum 5.2 L 220 hp (160 kW) V8 (CNG)
Magnum 5.9 L 250 hp (190 kW) V8
also we do not support cars below the equator.
no books up here on this van
gas gauge is broken wire on or near tank.. or its a big tank an could take more to regastir..
dont start, could be fuel pump, or feul pump relay,
brakes, one of the pads prob fell off an is bouncing around in there, happens all the time..
Use higher octane gas for a few tanks, The recent addition of ethanol can lead to moisture build up in your fuel system. Try 89 octane or higher or 5 gallons of premium the fill with regular, and try filling up at night when temperatures are cooler.
Try holding gas pedal to the floor before turning the key then flutter pedal while cranking run fuel line cleaner or octane boost through your tank. If your tank is 35 gallons you will need 2 cans to do any good. This will help to remove moisture from condensation from your fuel system. Also will help to reduce carbon build up in your exhaust. This is a common 5.9 and 5.2 V-8 problem
Hi! Just a quick thought, I had a similar problem on a GM Astravan and the Catalytic Converter was totalled, I pushed a screwdiver through the inside and Bingo better than ever.
Could not find one, where do I look?
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