Go to the local hardware store. Pick up some cotton shop rags and a quart
of paint thinner. Go to an auto parts store and grab three cans of "high
heat 500 degree F" chassis black spray paint. Go home and wipe down
everything you want to paint with paint thinner to remove all dirt and
oil/grease (don't touch the metal after you wipe it). Spray two to three
coats of paint following the paint instructions for proper dry time between
coats.
All it will cost is probably $15 in supplies and a couple hours of work.
Mike
At 11:56 AM 2/10/2000 -0600, you wrote:
> > 1. Should I risk them getting overspray everywhere and
> > have them paint the axle?
>
>Is this a dealer who is doing the repair work? Just curious, but why have
>them paint the axle? Are you into Show&Shine Competitions or something? I
>could be wrong also.......but do newer Daks have painted
>axles?????????????????
>
>
> > 2. Isn't there supposed to be a gasket for the pumpkin cap
> > and if so, why did they use sealant?
>
>There are gasket available I am sure, but good ole' RTV gasket maker is what
>comes from the factory and what is used when doing diff repair work to seal
>up the diff cover.
>
> > 3. Do I go back to these guys to let them try to make it better or go to
>another dealership in town and see if they'll rectify it?
>
>You mean the 'painted axle' thing again? Check around first to see if other
>axle are acually painted. Are you sure you are not mistaking black rustproof
>undercoating for paint??????
>
> > 4. Did I get a lemon (I'm also on my third transmission) and should I
>sell my truck before my regular warranty expires (got the 60K extended, but
>not sure I want to start paying deductibles if its going to do stuff like
>this to me)?
> >
> > Sorry for the long message. I appreciate any help/advice
> > you can offer.
>
>Third tranny too???? I would call a talk with a DC service rep. My tranny
>the original one and is works great at 118,000 miles. GOOD LUCK!!!
>Kyle
>93 Dakota 4x4 V6
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