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Expert: Waheed Shittu - 7/3/2009


Question
I HAVE A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA 3.9 WITH A BAD FUEL INJECTOR COULD THIS  CAUSE THE TRUCK TO LOSE POWER & WHAT COULD CAUSE THE FUEL INJECTOR TO GO BAD

Answer
Yes, a bad injector can cause an engine to lose power.
injector can go bad as a result of
1. Clogged injector nozzle tip (by carbon deposit)
2. faulty injector components e.g. spring, plunger, tip.
3. poor fuel quality
4. Undue pressure setting.

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Waheed Shittu

Expertise

Cummins Engine repairs N, V and K series for truck and generator set applications.

Experience

I have over 20 years of experience working on Cummins generators , Cummins powered Foden and ERF and freightliner trucks

Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Science(Summa cum laude) MBA Production and operations management

Awards and Honors
Who's who among students in American Universities 1987,88 Best overall TTC student Federal College of Education Technical Akoka Lagos Nigeria 1983/84 session

Past/Present Clients
West African Portland Cement Co Plc, Portland transport; Woollen and Synthetic Tex. Man. Ltd;

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