I've got a 98 RAM, 5.9L, that has started giving me problems. In the morning, the engine turns over and stumbles like it has run out of gas. After about 30 seconds of constant starting (has to use the jumper cables) it begins to start like a WWII piston engine plane and then starts running. Once started the engine runs fine and can sit and start without a problem. It's just the over night sitting that the problem occurs.
I replaced the coil. No change. I'm thinking that maybe it has fuel line leak and is slowly losing fuel pressure overnight. Is this possible. I would think that leaving the ignition on would run the fuel pump and build up pressure again but it doesn't appear to happen. Or is the fuel pump going bad. My son seems to think the fuel filter is to blame.
Any ideas on this problem.