Dodge ramvan b2500 lost power, why?

Asked by Jonathan Mar 28, 2021 at 02:51 AM about the 1997 Dodge RAM Van 2500 Cargo RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Hey so I drive a 1997 dodge ram van b2500 5.2l
318 V8. Ive lost all power even on flat land now. It
started as just power loss going uphill but now its
gotten much worse. When i give it gas past 1/4
peddle it sounds like the engine starts to shake
and it and gets a high pitched whine almost and
very slowly gets up to speed. What ia going on?
Please help

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This could be caused by a hundred different things. Is the CEL on? Codes?

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