ButchmanExplorerMar 26, 20188.1 vortecHave a 2005 dolphin 8.1 vortec will idle and run fine in park but when in drive misses and doesn't have any power. No check engine lights any ideas ❚ Did you see the "Announcement : ★&bigst...Show More
wa8yxmExplorer IIIMar 28, 2018I have an 8.1 Vortec and my wife heard NOTHING wrong, but I heard a slight missfire and noticed the same loss of power and MPG you cite.Went to professional who found rodents had knawed some of the ignition PRIMARY (12 volt) wires and a bit of tape and solder and I was 100$%
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