Car doesn't seem to have power I floor it an doesn't seem to wanna go an backfires while maintaining speed. Also exhaust smells rich an leaks out black stuff any ideas of what it could be

Asked by Shaun Feb 15, 2015 at 07:17 PM about the 1999 Dodge RAM 2500

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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motor needs timing fixed possible damage to more because of running like that

True how do I you fix the timing I've never messed with it so idk how it would be off never touched it

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