I think he replaced the computer at around 125k.
Chad
Terri Pryer wrote:
>
> 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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