Thank you Todd for taking the time to answer my email.
Apparently I touched a nerve with some of the readers especially Mark Pryer
who thinks the subject was run into the ground. Sorry Just looking for info
Mark didn't mean to rehash old conversations.
Andy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Todd Abernathy" <t_abernathy7@juno.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Monday, March 20, 2000 9:26 PM
Subject: Re: DML: engines 4.7
> Andy, here are some articles that I came across when I was trying to
> decide if I wanted to take a chance with the 4.7. It has been in the
> Jeep Grand Cherokee for, I think two years now, maybe three. I have not
> yet heard of any major problems. Since, I've been reading DML posting,
> (Nov. '99) the biggest issue about them that has come up is sludge in the
> oil file tube. The opinions seem to really very on if this is really an
> issue to be concerned about or not. In short, it seem the way the filer
> tube is constructed it allow condensation to form and gather in the
> filler tube. Some say all vehicles have this same problem, but it is
> just more noticeable since you can see down into the tube on the 4.7.
> The issue is will this amount of water mix with the oil and cause
> problems. DC is aware of the issue, but they don't seem to think it is a
> problem. Some DMLer do. Some have tried insulating the tube or other
> methods to decrease the amount of water that gathers in the tube. I have
> not read any post lately about the success of such attempts.
>
> I ended up getting my '00 with the 4.7 last week. I wanted the hp for my
> use, but did not need the 5.9. Everything I have read says the 4.7 will
> get better mpg than the 5.2. That remains to be seen over time. I was
> also really looking at the Tundra, but that truck is totally new and
> priced way too high. Plus, as far as I know there is not a TML. Happy
> reading.
>
> A good technical article is at:
> http://dodgeram.com/technical/crammer/4_7_v8.html (a little to technical
> for me, but still good) also,
> http://www.motorage.com/cgi-win/csearch.exe (a Motor Age review) and
> http://www.caranddriver.com/NewArticle/0,1633,518_2_17,00.html (a Car and
> Driver review of the Jeep).
> http://www.wardsauto.com/best10/99info/engine_intro.htm (the 4.7 made
> Ward's 10 Best Engines of 1999 list. There's not a whole lot of
> information given about the engines.)
>
> http://www.alldata.com/pro/recallsbulletins/ (should give you the
> technical service bulletins for the Dakotas including the sludge issue)
>
> Good luck,
> Todd
> t_abernathy7@juno.com
>
> PS. if you buy a Dodge join the Farm Bureau for $30 and get a $500
> discount from DC.
>
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