When di he have to replace the cpu? Had to replace mine at about 75k. sucks
was without my dak for a week.
Mark
-----Original Message-----
From: Chad Clifton <mcc@negia.net>
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Thursday, December 30, 1999 9:21 PM
Subject: Bad Vehicles? Was: Re: DML: Fastest family hauler?
>All Dodge trucks that I've been a part of, including several 80's and
>early 90's models, have been great machines. I don't know about service
>because we've never had to take one back. (Really. No kidding) Most of
>these were diesels though, which does make a difference on the engine
>side. The only problem that came up was the rear end seal burning up
>several times on a '93 3500 Cummins because grass was getting wrapped
>around the drive shaft and burning it out. Seems like it should have had
>some sort of guard. It may have. Maybe it was left off, maybe we stuck
>it on something and tore it off.
>
>My Dad had an '87 Dodge Dakota V6. It had 175,000 miles on it when he
>traded it on his '97 Ram. He changed the oil about every twelve thousand
>miles and made no effort to take care of the engine. All he replaced was
>the waterpump, computer. He had a problem with a valve also. I can't
>remember the details on that. It was still running strong when it took
>it in for trade. Infact, the salesman he bought the RAM from, bought his
>Dakota after the trade-in.
>
>I like the looks of the pre97 Dodge Trucks and I think alot of other
>people do too.
>
>No flame intended dude. Most people like whatever truck they have as
>long as it runs whether it be Dodge, GM, or Ford. They support what has
>done them justice in the past. It's amazing how great a vehicle can
>look after you've found out it runs good and is dependable and
>comfortable.
>
>Chad Clifton
>mcc@negia.net
>
>Terri Pryer wrote:
>>
>> well hey, now I have a 91 dak and I think it looks alright. It stands
apart
>> from the crowd of s 10s and rangers out there that all look the same.
Plus
>> my 91 looks the same as any other up to 96. Mike back me up here.
>> Mark
>> 91 cc 5spd 6er
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: SS454454@aol.com <SS454454@aol.com>
>> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
>> Date: Monday, December 27, 1999 8:54 AM
>> Subject: Re: DML: Fastest family hauler?
>>
>> >In a message dated 12/27/1999 3:43:50 PM !!!First Boot!!!,
JeepTM@aol.com
>> >writes:
>> >
>> ><< For a DODGE Dakota list, there sure are a lot of people who support
>> GM...
>> >
>> > Get a DC product. >>
>> >
>> >the only SUV that dodge makes is the dakota. A suburban or a expedition
>> will
>> >put it to shame with towing ( safely) and interior space. While i like
my
>> >dakota i still like GM. the reason i gave dodge a chance was because i
>> didnt
>> >see a v8 truck ( in the s10 ,ranger size) at ford or gm. we all know
what
>> >dodge was putting out in the 80s and early 90s. wasnt what i woud call
good
>> >vehichles. now yeah they got the design down but the service still
sucks.
>>
>> >more on that)
>> >Rob
>> >
>> >
>
>
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