Rear End noise

From: robmic (robmic@home.com)
Date: Fri May 26 2000 - 00:30:23 EDT

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I have a 99 Dak with a 5.2 and have had rear end noise since I purchased the
truck new in 99. The noise is a harmonic which occurs right around 35mph.
The rear end is an 8 1/4 (which is standard) 3.92 limited slip dif. I have
had the gear set replaced, which the dealer "F-ed" up on the first attempt.
The second go around they supposedly replaced the entire rear end (including
housing) thinking that the issue was related to a mfg defect. I still have
the noise and do not plan of letting the dealer touch my truck in the
future. Their abilities to diagnose and repair problems is very limited as
far as I am concerned. Especially with regard to setting-up rear ends which
does require some aptitude.

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]
Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2000 9:00 PM
To: dakota-truck-digest@buffnet4.buffnet.net
Subject: DML Digest V4 #2034

DML Digest Friday, May 26 2000 Volume 04 : Number 2034

The subjects discussed in this digest are:
==========
Re: DML: Atco
Re: DML: RE: Noises from Rear End : VIN# Reg.
DML: Houston Drag (race) Night
DML: FLORIDA DML MEET
Re: Re: DML: Re: Peeling bumper!
Re: DML: FLORIDA DML MEET
Re: DML: FLORIDA DML MEET
Re: DML: Houston Drag (race) Night(ATT:GENE)
DML: Re:BBY installers
Re: DML: Re: Peeling bumper!
Re: DML: Re:Douche da Dak
DML: New Jersey DML MEET
Re: DML: Atco
DML: Jensen radio,power ant was BBY insallers
Re: DML: 3.9 blues
DML: Re: Jensen radio,power ant was BBY insallers
DML: can i bore a 318 to a 360
DML: Remember the Free Hat giveaway ?
Re: DML: V6 Ticking-Timing chain?! another one
Re: DML: Remember the Free Hat giveaway ?
Re: DML: Remember the Free Hat giveaway ?
Re: DML: 92 Air Dam Question....Attn: SmokinDakota
DML: Re: Decal idea
DML: Re: Peeling bumper!
DML: Re: Near El Monte? Want a deal on Mesa Headers?
DML: Re:
DML: Re:
Re: DML: can i bore a 318 to a 360
Re: DML: Re: Peeling bumper!
DML: Re: Re: Decal idea
DML: plugs status
Re: DML: can i bore a 318 to a 360
Re: DML: June Mopar Racing in Ont, CAN
DML: Noises from rear end!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: DML: can i bore a 318 to a 360
Re: DML: Original OEM replacement parts....Question
DML: Stalling troubles
Re: DML: Stalling troubles
Re: DML: blue headers
Re: DML: can i bore a 318 to a 360
Re: DML: 92 Air Dam Question....Attn: SmokinDakota
Re: DML: blue headers
DML: Decal designs
DML: Edelbrok (SP) Aluminum heads for Magnum 318s?
Re: DML: blue headers
Re: DML: Decal designs
DML: Re: Re: Near El Monte? Want a deal on Mesa Headers?
Re: DML: Edelbrok (SP) Aluminum heads for Magnum 318s?
DML: Re: Noises from rear end!!<snip>
DML: RE: Noises from rear end!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DML: Re: Decal designs
Re: DML: 3.9 blues
DML: Noise from the Rear End ! ! ! ! ! !
Re: DML: Noise from the Rear End ! ! ! ! ! !
DML: Dak VS Stang--I WON!!!!

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 13:40:29 EDT
From: Y2KDakuda@aol.com
Subject: Re: DML: Atco

Great hope to see ya there. I am leaving work about 4 and have to take a
cowoker home first but i hope to be there when the gates open. Do you want
to meet up some where i am comming from Morristown, NJ. if not i will be in
the Blue 00 CC DAK with Mopar performance on the front window

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 10:43:09 -0700
From: Bob Mankin <bob@cadpros.com>
Subject: Re: DML: RE: Noises from Rear End : VIN# Reg.

Ed Buxton wrote:
>
> But, do they have the same rear end? Are the V-8's
> equipped with 9 1/4" as opposed to 8 1/4"? That could
> be the difference.

Ed,

Mine is a 5.2L with a 8 1/4 limited slip. Had problems since day 1.

Bob

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 12:50:17 -0700
From: "Gene Rivers" <webmaster@mopars.net>
Subject: DML: Houston Drag (race) Night

6pm til closing, (281)383-RACE at Houston Raceway Park.

Be there!

Gene & Renee Rivers
99 R/T, CC, DA
95 SLT, RC, CR
68 Charger 440
NATIONAL DAKOTA MEET
http://www.houstonmopars.org
Sep 23-24, 2000

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 14:02:44 -0400 (EDT)
From: Kevin <k_lee54@juno.com>
Subject: DML: FLORIDA DML MEET

Okay trying to get a DML, "social," or get together, here in Tampa. So far
there are only 3 people including myself interested... I must say we do need
more people than that for it to be worth our efforts.
Don't know exact dates or times yet, only b/c there ins't enough people to
plan anything. When we get enough we can work all that out.
The more the marrier.
Anyone interested e-mail me k_lee54@juno.com
Thanks Everyone
Kevin
98 Black Dak Sport
(Sunroof, Soft Tonneau, 10 disc changer)

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 11:16:42 -0700
From: fdedip@whale-mail.com
Subject: Re: Re: DML: Re: Peeling bumper!

The bumpers come from Dodge black- that's the color they are on the
Sport models. And I didn't have to wait- they said "when do you want
to bring it in?" I left it for a couple hours, and it was ready. I
was surprised they'd painted it that fast, then I looked at my
receipt (for $0.00, since it was warranty), and saw that they'd
replaced it.
Flip
- ---- Begin Original Message ----

From: "Chris Oertell" <coertell@earthlink.net>
Sent: Thu, 25 May 2000 10:37:15 -0700
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Subject: Re: DML: Re: Peeling bumper!

It's going to be easier to paint your bumper though I think. The
bumpers
come from Dodge primered with no body color to them. Plus you would
have to
wait for them to order one. Or so I have heard.

http://www.care2.com - Homebase for people who care about the Environment!

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 14:20:58 EDT
From: Ramsport96@aol.com
Subject: Re: DML: FLORIDA DML MEET

count me in...:o)

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 14:21:01 EDT
From: Ramsport96@aol.com
Subject: Re: DML: FLORIDA DML MEET

count me in...:o)

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 13:26:12 CDT
From: "Hop *" <buggin67@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: DML: Houston Drag (race) Night(ATT:GENE)

I was wondering how much spectator tickets are?
Also do they open the pits where you can drive in.
Or do you have to participate in the racing to get in there?
Thanks,
Hop...

>From: "Gene Rivers" <webmaster@mopars.net>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>To: "DML" <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
>Subject: DML: Houston Drag (race) Night
>Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 12:50:17 -0700
>
>6pm til closing, (281)383-RACE at Houston Raceway Park.
>
>Be there!
>
>Gene & Renee Rivers
>99 R/T, CC, DA
>95 SLT, RC, CR
>68 Charger 440
>NATIONAL DAKOTA MEET
>http://www.houstonmopars.org
>Sep 23-24, 2000
>

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 13:32:35 -0500
From: GSWillhite <GSWillhite@ualr.edu>
Subject: DML: Re:BBY installers

> But anyway....I live and work in ARK. about the only DMLer in the state.

Hmmmm.....really?

> you get these
> redneck, backwoods, my brother has a friend that does it people around
here
> that cut the wires as far back inside the dash then leave them bare and
> live. or all that same person wanted was a deck installed and then wanted
to
> add a amp later and ran the main power wire in the door jam from between
the
> fenders.....

Aw heck...whats a little challenge every now and then. d;o]

GS -

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 14:46:36 -0400
From: Andy Levy <andylevy@bigfoot.com>
Subject: Re: DML: Re: Peeling bumper!

It's getting painted June 2. Now I just have to find a ride to work
that day. It'll just be a one-day thing.

The body shop guy almost acted like I was being a huge pain asking for
warranty work.

fdedip@whale-mail.com wrote:
>
> The bumpers come from Dodge black- that's the color they are on the
> Sport models. And I didn't have to wait- they said "when do you want
> to bring it in?" I left it for a couple hours, and it was ready. I
> was surprised they'd painted it that fast, then I looked at my
> receipt (for $0.00, since it was warranty), and saw that they'd
> replaced it.
> Flip
> ---- Begin Original Message ----
>
> From: "Chris Oertell" <coertell@earthlink.net>
> Sent: Thu, 25 May 2000 10:37:15 -0700
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Subject: Re: DML: Re: Peeling bumper!
>
> It's going to be easier to paint your bumper though I think. The
> bumpers
> come from Dodge primered with no body color to them. Plus you would
> have to
> wait for them to order one. Or so I have heard.
>
> http://www.care2.com - Homebase for people who care about the Environment!

- --
- -andy

http://home.twcny.rr.com/andylevy/ --- andylevy@bigfoot.com
- -----------------------------------------------------------
Let's all get GNU'd together!
- -----------------------------------------------------------

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 14:47:47 -0400
From: Andy Levy <andylevy@bigfoot.com>
Subject: Re: DML: Re:Douche da Dak

Next up: is your Dak allergic to certain kinds of car covers.

GSWillhite wrote:
>
> >
>
> BAHAHAHAHA!!!....Dak hygiene...we cover all
> subjects here on the DML, very funny!! :)
>
> > You bad!!!!!!
> >
> > Don't you like your truck to have that "fresh" feeling all day? I sure
> > do!
> >
> > ROTFMAO among other parts
> >
> > On Wed, 24 May 2000 16:43:22 CDT "Brett Forehand"
> > <brett4hand@hotmail.com> writes:
> > > Got a little carried away with the wax on the last application. Was
> > > thinking about using the vinegar trick.
> > >
> > > I know it will leave my Dak feeling clean and fresh all day, but
> > > will it
> > > wash away needed bacteria and lubricants?
> > >
> > > Brett Forehand
> > > '94 Dak CC Spor

- --
- -andy

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 14:49:39 EDT
From: Y2KDakuda@aol.com
Subject: DML: New Jersey DML MEET

it is back on for August 13 as of now more then likely this will be the firm
date unlese they call me back and change it again.

Chris Lambert
00 CC Sport + 4.7 V-8 5 speed 3.55 Flowmaster catback duel tips K&N Filter
Clear Front Lenses
1/4 mile 15.2@88.89 might change tonight

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 15:01:21 EDT
From: Train225@aol.com
Subject: Re: DML: Atco

In a message dated 00-05-25 13:59:37 EDT, you write:

<< Great hope to see ya there. I am leaving work about 4 and have to take a
cowoker home first but i hope to be there when the gates open. Do you want
to
meet up some where i am comming from Morristown, NJ. if not i will be in the
Blue 00 CC DAK with Mopar performance on the front window >>

I'm coming from DE, I'm not sure where Morristown is, I'm still not sure I
can make it yet. If I go, I probably wont be able to leave here until
4:30 -
5, so I'll just meet up with you there. I have a red ''98 rc, mine will be
the one that whines...

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 12:56:20 PDT
From: "steve reed" <bby248@hotmail.com>
Subject: DML: Jensen radio,power ant was BBY insallers

not quite like that.....but if you have a negitive trigger power ant like
the alot of the older nissans ,we would use a relay to trigger a ground for
the ant.
your method uses a lot less space!!!

teve
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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 16:10:50 EDT
From: MLytle96@aol.com
Subject: Re: DML: 3.9 blues

i have it installed on 00 v6...no problems...if you have cruise control you
might have to move it or bend it down...

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 15:29:03 -0500
From: GSWillhite <GSWillhite@ualr.edu>
Subject: DML: Re: Jensen radio,power ant was BBY insallers

Yep..close the install was an older Mazda 626.

Hehe...I epoxyed that little bugger in a small plastic
fuse box with 3 wire leads sticking out. What fun. ;o)
I can just imagine what kind of headaches you guys must
go through (customers). We do alot of business with the
BB in LR and NLR. I'm headed there tommorrow with a P.O.
in hand. Take care.

GS -

teve reed wrote:
>
> not quite like that.....but if you have a negitive trigger power ant like
> the alot of the older nissans ,we would use a relay to trigger a ground
for
> the ant.
> your method uses a lot less space!!!
>
> steve
> ________________________________________________________________________
> Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 17:02:18 EDT
From: FalRan66@aol.com
Subject: DML: can i bore a 318 to a 360

can i do this with no cooling problems or any problems, i have a spare motor
with 40k on it and plan on puttin in my truck and doin up the original
motor.
any comments or suggestions

Joe
92 5.2 3.55SG

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 17:00:33 -0400
From: "Preacher" <preacher@carolina.rr.com>
Subject: DML: Remember the Free Hat giveaway ?

Anyone remember the free hat giveaway that Dodge had on their website in
conjunction with the racing announcement? I got mine this afternoon :-) Not
too shabby! I had forgotten all about it.... I'll havbe to get a pic of it
and put it up next to the other Dodge hat I have :-)

===============================================
Preacher
99 &1/2 5.2L CC 4x4 SLT+ R/T (Redneck/Truck)
Webmaster: http://www.bastaards.org
Owner: http://www.onelist.com/community/BASTAARDS
Columnist: http://www.wfthecoliseum.com
===============================================

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 17:39:51 EDT
From: Dester223@aol.com
Subject: Re: DML: V6 Ticking-Timing chain?! another one

You could also have a pinging dakota. Pinging sounds like a tick at times.
take it in and get it diagnosed!
- -Dester

<< I also have a V6 and I also get a ticking sound.

My conditions are usually associated with situations such as being on the
highway and hitting a good incline. It also occurs when the engine is
still
not at max operating temp and I get onto the highway. I do let the Dak warm
up for about 5 minutes before driving, so it's not completely cold....but
I'm nowhere close to 60k - I only have16k on mine?? Could this be the same
type of problem? >>

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 17:48:24 EDT
From: Mag318Racr@aol.com
Subject: Re: DML: Remember the Free Hat giveaway ?

Ya, pretty nice hat. I got mine this past week. What was it you got if you
guessed Bill Elliot?

Kelly in SC

In a message dated 5/25/00 5:28:07 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
preacher@carolina.rr.com writes:

> Anyone remember the free hat giveaway that Dodge had on their website in
> conjunction with the racing announcement? I got mine this afternoon :-)
Not
> too shabby! I had forgotten all about it.... I'll havbe to get a pic of
it
> and put it up next to the other Dodge hat I have :-)

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 18:03:26 -0400
From: "Preacher" <preacher@carolina.rr.com>
Subject: Re: DML: Remember the Free Hat giveaway ?

- ----- Original Message -----
From: <Mag318Racr@aol.com>

> Ya, pretty nice hat. I got mine this past week. What was it you got if you
> guessed Bill Elliot?
>

Same thing.... that's what I guessed (IIRC) ...

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 15:19:42 -0700 (PDT)
From: Gregg Omo <dak_fan92@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: DML: 92 Air Dam Question....Attn: SmokinDakota

- --- NVMYDakota@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 5/24/00 9:31:23 PM Mountain
> Daylight Time,
> dak_fan92@yahoo.com writes:
>
> >
> > I was wondering if anybody had any info on the
> Stillen
> > front air dam and light kit? No time like the
> present
> > to upgrade to this. I was wondering how much it
> was
> > and what it looked like.
> >
> > Also, if somebody else makes an air dam for 92's,
> I
> > would like to see them.
> >
> > TIA.
> >
> > Gregg
> > 92 V6 CC
>
> Yeah, I got one of those stillen Front ari damns, it
> can eb seen at
> http://sssdakota318.web.com, under the pictures

I could not get this link to work....it went to
web.com, not sure what I am doing wrong. I would
really like to see the pic though.

thanks.

Gregg
92 V6 CC

> section, This one is cracked
> (I bought it used), so I called Stillen, they'll get
> me a new one, I jsut
> have to cut out the stillen logo, adn ship it to
> them, and give them a card #
> for shippin.
>
> Personally I LOVE the way this spoiler looks, it's
> about 1-2" lower overall
> than the factory spoiler, but it looks GOOD. I ahd
> the Stillen 3x5 Fogs in
> it, but I ahve replaced them with little ovals,
> looks better now, I'll try to
> get some new pictures soon (Since don'e some custom
> grill work)
>
> Greg

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 15:45:52 -0700
From: "Fermin Lizalde Jr." <roachmotel69@home.com>
Subject: DML: Re: Decal idea

Looks great, but do you have anything for us stock sixers? LOL!!

Fermin Lizalde Jr.
roachmotel69@home.com

- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Preacher" <preacher@carolina.rr.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2000 3:27 PM
Subject: DML: Decal idea

> I was messing around in my graphics program and came up with an idea,
> thought I would run it by you speed demons out there and see if anyone was
> interested....
>
> Take a look!
> http://www.bastaards.org/Decals/dml_w_time_banners.gif
>
> These can be done on stackable banners, straight banners, reversed or just
> the letters.
>
> ===============================================
> Preacher
> 99 &1/2 5.2L CC 4x4 SLT+ R/T (Redneck/Truck)
> Webmaster: http://www.bastaards.org
> Owner: http://www.onelist.com/community/BASTAARDS
> Columnist: http://www.wfthecoliseum.com
> ===============================================
>
>
>
>

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 15:55:11 -0700
From: "Fermin Lizalde Jr." <roachmotel69@home.com>
Subject: DML: Re: Peeling bumper!

Get it repainted. I had the same happen last month with only 3500 on the
odometer. I asked them to use gloss black and let me tell ya' it looks
sharp (sorry no pics yet). They even paid for a rental since it was under
warranty. I had both of my bumpers peeling so they did both. I would only
go for gloss if both of your bumpers started to "magically" peel. HeHe good
luck.

Fermin Lizalde Jr.
roachmotel69@home.com

<snip>
Should I ask for a repaint, or a new bumper altogether?
<snip>

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 16:01:09 -0700
From: "Fermin Lizalde Jr." <roachmotel69@home.com>
Subject: DML: Re: Near El Monte? Want a deal on Mesa Headers?

Where do I take my V-6 Rear-wheel drive again? LOL!

Fermin Lizalde Jr.
roachmotel69@home.com

Any takers?

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 19:06:54 EDT
From: Bluethunder318@aol.com
Subject: DML: Re:

WHy did you send me this , I have no idea what you're talking about. I
never
said anything about any Best BUy installations. :)

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 19:07:39 EDT
From: Bluethunder318@aol.com
Subject: DML: Re:

OOOOOOPPPPSSSSS!!!!!!!< I Looked at my mail quick and thought this was a
private one:)

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 19:20:23 -0400 (EDT)
From: Jon Steiger <stei0302@cs.fredonia.edu>
Subject: Re: DML: can i bore a 318 to a 360

On Thu, 25 May 2000 FalRan66@aol.com wrote:

> can i do this with no cooling problems or any problems, i have a spare
motor
> with 40k on it and plan on puttin in my truck and doin up the original
motor.
> any comments or suggestions
>

Nope, I'm sorry to say it can't be done. The maximum recommended
overbore for the 318 is .040". In order to get to 360 cubes, you'd have
to remove a full .51" of material. (You'd need a bore of about 4.42" due
to the 318's shorter stroke. Even the 360 only has a bore of 4.00".)
You could get it there by stroking it of course, but unless you can get
the parts for next to nothing, you'd probably be better off going out
and buying a 360 to start with; maybe even a fresh crate motor.

-Jon-

  .--- jon@dakota-truck.net -- or -- stei0302@cs.fredonia.edu ------------.
  | Jon Steiger * AOPA, DoD, EAA, MP Race Team, NMA, SPA, USUA * RP-SEL |
  | '92 Ram 150 4x4 V8, '96 Dakota V8, '96 Intruder 1400, '96 FireFly 447 |
  `---------------------------- http://www.cs.fredonia.edu/~stei0302/ ---'

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 19:23:57 -0400
From: Andy Levy <andylevy@bigfoot.com>
Subject: Re: DML: Re: Peeling bumper!

It's getting repainted. No loaner. So now I have to figure out how to
get to work that day. So much for "5-Star"

"Fermin Lizalde Jr." wrote:
>
> Get it repainted. I had the same happen last month with only 3500 on the
> odometer. I asked them to use gloss black and let me tell ya' it looks
> sharp (sorry no pics yet). They even paid for a rental since it was under
> warranty. I had both of my bumpers peeling so they did both. I would
only
> go for gloss if both of your bumpers started to "magically" peel. HeHe
good
> luck.
>
> Fermin Lizalde Jr.
> roachmotel69@home.com
>
> <snip>
> Should I ask for a repaint, or a new bumper altogether?
> <snip>

- --
- -andy

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 19:21:30 -0400
From: "Preacher" <preacher@carolina.rr.com>
Subject: DML: Re: Re: Decal idea

- ----- Original Message -----
From: Fermin Lizalde Jr. <roachmotel69@home.com>

> Looks great, but do you have anything for us stock sixers? LOL!!
>

Sure..I can do a 20 second club decal ;-) Hehehe

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 20:05:39 -0400
From: "Jon Smith" <fast4x4@bellsouth.net>
Subject: DML: plugs status

I thought about buying some fresh 3923's at work today, so I figgured I'd
pull one of the current plugs to check in on em.. These (3922s) have about
10k miles on em. The electrode was very white from the tip to abouth midway
through the bend. The rest of the electrode was covered in carbon. The
insulator was 1/2 and 1/2 white and black. I'm guessing that this is a sign
of the plugs being too cold? Gonna break down and buy a set of 3923's
tommorrow along w/ a new cap and rotor.
___________________
Jon Smith--Raleigh, NC
95 CC 318 4x4 auto
15.4@89.5mph
fast4x4@bellsouth.net

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 20:09:49 EDT
From: SFLOGAN@aol.com
Subject: Re: DML: can i bore a 318 to a 360

ITS THE STROKE THAT MAKE A 318 INTO A 360 NOT THE BORE... YOU NEED THE 360
PISTON ,RODS,CRANK.AND SOME MACHINE WORK TO TURN A 318 INTO A 360 ALL THE
BORING IN THE WORLD WON'T DO IT

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 20:59:59 -0400
From: Jason Bleazard <jbleazard@home.com>
Subject: Re: DML: June Mopar Racing in Ont, CAN

Bob,

Norah and I can't make Cayuga on the 11th, but we're planning on St.
Thomas on the 17th.

- ---------------------------------------------------------
Jason Bleazard http://www.bleazard.net Toronto, Ontario
his: '95 Dakota Sport 4x4, 239 V6, 5spd, Reg. Cab, white
hers: '98 Dakota Sport 4x4, 318 V8, Auto, Club Cab, black

Bob Tom wrote:
>
> DATE: SUNDAY JUNE 11, 2000
>
> EVENT: Redline Performance ?Mopars Only? Day
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> DATE: SATURDAY JUNE 17, 2000
>
> EVENT: MOPAR DAY @ St. Thomas Dragway

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 20:59:25 -0700
From: msnbcnnbcbs@juno.com
Subject: DML: Noises from rear end!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Okay, so we now have a pretty fair concensus on what rear ends do this.
It doesnt seem like the engine has anything to do with it.

3.55

whether or not limited slips do it is still a mystery. We'd like to hear
from
3.55 limited slip'ers who have or do not have any noises from their rear
end.

THE QUESTION IS- what do we do about it? It seems like the dealer is a
waste of time.

Contactig DC about "defects" seems to be a waste as well. I told them
about the seat foam issue (seat edges are so sharp they tear right thru
the seat, only seen it on 99 daks) a while back and they did jack about
it. I had to take my seat out and tape the sharp edges. I never saw a TSB
or anything.

Anybody got any ideas on what happens next?????

Guahiro
99 RC V6

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 20:15:24 -0500
From: "Aaron" <acolona@i-55.com>
Subject: Re: DML: can i bore a 318 to a 360

well, your smoking some good crack. the bore AND stroke are different.
however, the bore is only slightly bigger, most of it is in the stroke.

- ----- Original Message -----
From: <SFLOGAN@aol.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2000 7:09 PM
Subject: Re: DML: can i bore a 318 to a 360

> ITS THE STROKE THAT MAKE A 318 INTO A 360 NOT THE BORE... YOU NEED THE 360
> PISTON ,RODS,CRANK.AND SOME MACHINE WORK TO TURN A 318 INTO A 360 ALL THE
> BORING IN THE WORLD WON'T DO IT
>

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 21:20:11 EDT
From: MALDBNSF@aol.com
Subject: Re: DML: Original OEM replacement parts....Question

In regaruds to the question your friend asked you about replacement parts.
In a case like this not everbody would call a lawyer till its to late and
the deal gets ugly! Here is a link "prepaidlegal.com/go/mallett" that you
would want to take a look it and pass it to your buddy. The plan brings the
legal system in to reach for the comman folks like you and me.

My phone # is 817 847-9497 please call me. This plan saves a lot of
money, time and hard times.

Thanks
Don Mallett
Fort Worth TX
2000 Quad SLT+ w/ 4.7L, 3.55 rear, 4 speed auto, H/D Service Group, Flow-Pro
Dual System.

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 21:23:49 -0400
From: Elsmore <relsmore@udata.com>
Subject: DML: Stalling troubles

Hey all, I am having a problem with my '99 Dakota 5.2L. When I go to
start it in the morning it fires then immediately stalls. I have to
give it gas for about 10 seconds to keep it going then it's fine. This
happened once last week and then again this morning. Once it's running
it's fine. No rain when it's happened. I have an appointment for next
week to get it looked at, just thought I'd get any input before it goes
in. Thanks! Oh, forgot, 19,000 miles on it, AutoLite plugs installed
about 3000 miles ago.

James Elsmore

- --
"If all else fails, pretend you don't know what's going on."

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 21:35:06 -0400
From: Andy Levy <andylevy@bigfoot.com>
Subject: Re: DML: Stalling troubles

Check your battery. Our batteries are notorious for giving up the ghost
WAY too early. I've got almost 16K on my '99 5.2L and the little green
eye is already dark.

Elsmore wrote:
>
> Hey all, I am having a problem with my '99 Dakota 5.2L. When I go to
> start it in the morning it fires then immediately stalls. I have to
> give it gas for about 10 seconds to keep it going then it's fine. This
> happened once last week and then again this morning. Once it's running
> it's fine. No rain when it's happened. I have an appointment for next
> week to get it looked at, just thought I'd get any input before it goes
> in. Thanks! Oh, forgot, 19,000 miles on it, AutoLite plugs installed
> about 3000 miles ago.
>
> James Elsmore
>
> --
> "If all else fails, pretend you don't know what's going on."

- --
- -andy

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 21:41:39 -0400
From: Terry Herrin <therrin@isaac.net>
Subject: Re: DML: blue headers

"Brett Forehand" <brett4hand@hotmail.com> wrote:
>Ceramic coatings seem to hold up and look great too. (Jet-Hot is one that
I
>have heard of). Mike Clark has coated headers, but I'm not sure of the
>make. They have kind of a silver hue to them, almost a semi gloss. The

I have a set of coated MP headers that I will be installing tomorrow.
Mike Hoover, another R/T owner, will be helping me install them.
You're right, they look like they are painted with silver semi-gloss
paint.

Terry Herrin
99 FR CC R/T
14.769 @ 91.43
Wilmington, NC
http://users.isaac.net/therrin/dakota.html

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 21:47:49 EDT
From: SFLOGAN@aol.com
Subject: Re: DML: can i bore a 318 to a 360

WHATEVER

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 21:50:17 EDT
From: NVMYDakota@aol.com
Subject: Re: DML: 92 Air Dam Question....Attn: SmokinDakota

In a message dated 5/25/00 4:20:45 PM Mountain Daylight Time,
dak_fan92@yahoo.com writes:

> I could not get this link to work....it went to
> web.com, not sure what I am doing wrong. I would
> really like to see the pic though.
>
> thanks.
>
> Gregg
> 92 V6 CC

OK Lemme send you a direct link...
http://members.xoom.com/_XMCM/SSTDakota318/images/SRightFront.jpg

if that doesn't load, it a problem on you end...

You can see on the spoiler where the stillen one really makes a difference,
the stillen rolls inwards, thats were the factory dies off, then stillen
comes back out and makes that "air splitter" thingy...

Greg

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 21:53:03 -0400
From: "Jon Smith" <fast4x4@bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: DML: blue headers

Terry,

Make sure once you have them installed, to clean them with alcohol before
you fire it up.. Otherwise your fingerprints will burn into the coloration
scheme and look nasty

Jon Smith
>
> I have a set of coated MP headers that I will be installing tomorrow.
> Mike Hoover, another R/T owner, will be helping me install them.
> You're right, they look like they are painted with silver semi-gloss
> paint.
>
> Terry Herrin
> 99 FR CC R/T
> 14.769 @ 91.43
> Wilmington, NC
> http://users.isaac.net/therrin/dakota.html
>

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Date: 25 May 2000 18:56:56 -0700
From: "Tim J Koth" <Tim.J.Koth@aexp.com>
Subject: DML: Decal designs

Hey Preach, I've been wanting a pair of decals for a while that simply say
HEMI and would fit tastefully right under the V8 MAGNUM plackard on the
fenders. (I got a 4.7) Think you could design anything like that? I'm sure
a
few of the 4.7 maniacs on the list would scarf 'em up in twos.... I know
Matt
would buy some and so would Fender. heh heh heh.

- -------------------------------------------

Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 06:34:38 -0400
From: "Preacher" <preacher@carolina.rr.com>
Subject: DML: Decal designs

The custom decal design gig has been popular so....

I have added a couple of pages to my website specifically for decals. The
DML related decals prices will still include a small donation to the DML
(the original purpose of this effort!) the rest are negotiable.

I have added (some by request) Non-Mopar (gasp!) decals as well so those of
you with Bow-ties and Ovals sitting in the garage next to your Daks will
also have choices...LOL

http://www.bastaards.org/CustomDecals.htm

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 22:04:11 EDT
From: NVMYDakota@aol.com
Subject: DML: Edelbrok (SP) Aluminum heads for Magnum 318s?

Hey Great news
(Maybe) I was talking to a bad ass racer (82 Toy Supra FAST Mo FO)
anyways eh was talking about some guy down the street from him, ordering
some
Edelbrok aluminum heads for his 95 318 Dakota! He said there not listed,
but
if you call the right people you can get some. The price I was told was
1200
a HEAD so 2400 total but it was like 2.08 Intake and 1.87 exhaust (Don't
quote me, just numbers that are stuck in ym head) flowed alot better than
factory! Too cool

Greg

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 22:04:44 -0400
From: Terry Herrin <therrin@isaac.net>
Subject: Re: DML: blue headers

"Jon Smith" <fast4x4@bellsouth.net> wrote:
>Make sure once you have them installed, to clean them with alcohol before
>you fire it up.. Otherwise your fingerprints will burn into the coloration
>scheme and look nasty

Jon,
Thank you for the advice! I would have never thought of doing that.
Eeeew, burned in fingerprints. Yech! I'm glad you told me about
that.

Terry Herrin
99 FR CC R/T
14.769 @ 91.43
Wilmington, NC
http://users.isaac.net/therrin/dakota.html

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Date: Fri, 05 May 2000 22:31:23 -0400
From: Jon Steiger <jon@dakota-truck.net>
Subject: Re: DML: Decal designs

At 06:56 PM 5/25/00 -0700, you wrote:
>Hey Preach, I've been wanting a pair of decals for a while that simply say
>HEMI and would fit tastefully right under the V8 MAGNUM plackard on the
>fenders. (I got a 4.7) Think you could design anything like that? I'm
>sure a
>few of the 4.7 maniacs on the list would scarf 'em up in twos.... I know
Matt
>would buy some and so would Fender. heh heh heh.

Hmmm.... Shouldn't that be "SEMI-HEMI"? ;-)

-Jon-

   .--- jon@dakota-truck.net -- or -- stei0302@cs.fredonia.edu ------------.
   | Jon Steiger * AOPA, DoD, EAA, MP Race Team, NMA, SPA, USUA * RP-SEL |
   | '92 Ram 150 4x4 V8, '96 Dakota V8, '96 Intruder 1400, '96 FireFly 447 |
   `---------------------------- http://www.cs.fredonia.edu/~stei0302/ ---'

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 19:32:10 -0600
From: "Grady Ogburn" <jgo@uswest.net>
Subject: DML: Re: Re: Near El Monte? Want a deal on Mesa Headers?

> Where do I take my V-6 Rear-wheel drive again? LOL!
>
> Fermin Lizalde Jr.
> roachmotel69@home.com

Sorry, pard. Gotta be a '98 4x4 Sport Extended Cab with a 318 and a 5 speed
manual. Still looking...

Grady Ogburn
jgo@uswest.net
Fight SPAM -- http://www.cauce.org/

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Date: Fri, 05 May 2000 22:39:14 -0400
From: Jon Steiger <jon@dakota-truck.net>
Subject: Re: DML: Edelbrok (SP) Aluminum heads for Magnum 318s?

At 10:04 PM 5/25/00 -0400, you wrote:
>Hey Great news
> (Maybe) I was talking to a bad ass racer (82 Toy Supra FAST Mo FO)
>anyways eh was talking about some guy down the street from him, ordering
some
>Edelbrok aluminum heads for his 95 318 Dakota! He said there not listed,
but
>if you call the right people you can get some. The price I was told was
1200
>a HEAD so 2400 total but it was like 2.08 Intake and 1.87 exhaust (Don't
>quote me, just numbers that are stuck in ym head) flowed alot better than
>factory! Too cool

These are the Mopar Performance heads. (Edelbrock did the work for
MP.) You'll want to raise your compression ratio if you want to get max
power out of them though; due to the heat dissipation qualities of the
aluminum, you'll lose a good deal of the additional power you gain due to
better flow. IMHO, for the best bang for the buck, he'd probably be better
off with a set of ported cast heads. (You could get a set of brand new
cast heads and have them ported with a 3 angle valve job for the same price
as ONE aluminum head.) :-P Pretty cool that they're finally available
though.

-Jon-

   .--- jon@dakota-truck.net -- or -- stei0302@cs.fredonia.edu ------------.
   | Jon Steiger * AOPA, DoD, EAA, MP Race Team, NMA, SPA, USUA * RP-SEL |
   | '92 Ram 150 4x4 V8, '96 Dakota V8, '96 Intruder 1400, '96 FireFly 447 |
   `---------------------------- http://www.cs.fredonia.edu/~stei0302/ ---'

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 22:57:18 -0400
From: "Tim Berry" <coolva1@home.com>
Subject: DML: Re: Noises from rear end!!<snip>

I have a 3.55 LSD, no noises here.. =) (yay!)
_______________________________________________________
Tim Berry -- Chesapeake, VA
`97 SLT 318 auto CC 2x4 LSD:
Dual's w/Flowmaster, Homemade K&N GEN II, 2 Electric Fans
180 T-stat, MSD 8.5 wires, Traction Bars, F&B Stage 1, Mod'd intake
Trans Go Shift Kit, BFG 275/60's, MP Puter
Edelbrock Headers/Y-pipe, Exhaust cutout B4 cat
BEST 1/4 15.488 @ 86.23 MPH
¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
- ----- Original Message -----
From: <msnbcnnbcbs@juno.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2000 11:59 PM
Subject: DML: Noises from rear end!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

> Okay, so we now have a pretty fair concensus on what rear ends do this.
> It doesnt seem like the engine has anything to do with it.
>
> 3.55
>
> whether or not limited slips do it is still a mystery. We'd like to hear
> from
> 3.55 limited slip'ers who have or do not have any noises from their rear
> end.
>
> THE QUESTION IS- what do we do about it? It seems like the dealer is a
> waste of time.
>
>
> Contactig DC about "defects" seems to be a waste as well. I told them
> about the seat foam issue (seat edges are so sharp they tear right thru
> the seat, only seen it on 99 daks) a while back and they did jack about
> it. I had to take my seat out and tape the sharp edges. I never saw a TSB
> or anything.
>
> Anybody got any ideas on what happens next?????
>
> Guahiro
> 99 RC V6
>
>
> ________________________________________________________________
> YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET!
> Juno now offers FREE Internet Access!
> Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit:
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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 20:04:13 -0700
From: "Ronald Wong" <ron-wong@home.com>
Subject: DML: RE: Noises from rear end!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2000 SLT QC 2WD 5.9 liter 3.55 gears limited slip-----no noise

Ron

- -----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of msnbcnnbcbs@juno.com
Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2000 8:59 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: Noises from rear end!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Okay, so we now have a pretty fair concensus on what rear ends do this.
It doesnt seem like the engine has anything to do with it.

3.55

whether or not limited slips do it is still a mystery. We'd like to hear
from
3.55 limited slip'ers who have or do not have any noises from their rear
end.

THE QUESTION IS- what do we do about it? It seems like the dealer is a
waste of time.

Anybody got any ideas on what happens next?????

Guahiro
99 RC V6

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 22:54:01 -0400
From: "Preacher" <preacher@carolina.rr.com>
Subject: DML: Re: Decal designs

- ----- Original Message -----
From: Tim J Koth <Tim.J.Koth@aexp.com>

> Hey Preach, I've been wanting a pair of decals for a while that simply say
> HEMI and would fit tastefully right under the V8 MAGNUM plackard on the
> fenders. (I got a 4.7) Think you could design anything like that? I'm
sure a
> few of the 4.7 maniacs on the list would scarf 'em up in twos.... I know
Matt
> would buy some and so would Fender. heh heh heh.
>

Sure...no problem... easy and cheap. You want the Hemihead font (Dodge) and
how big do you want them?

I am thinking 4x2 is the largest you can go in that spot, maybe 3 x 1/2 or
something. Let me know what sixe, what color and how many :-)

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 23:18:16 EDT
From: N9ngw@aol.com
Subject: Re: DML: 3.9 blues

i got the quickd intake on my 98 3.9 v-6 and it also has a/c.
Works great and sounds just as good. Jon

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 23:23:00 -0400
From: "Joseph Council" <joseph_council@yahoo.com>
Subject: DML: Noise from the Rear End ! ! ! ! ! !

Hey Guys,

I fouind this on the at
http://www.carcast.com/cc/conference/messages/1988.html It looks like that
Chrysler know about the problem and they can't seem to fix the problem.

Anybody have any ideas as to what is the next step for US?

>Here is my follow up to the arbitration board hering that I went to for my
1999 Dodge Dakota Sport, The hering was a cake walk, >there was 4 board
members and a guy from Chrysler they ask me to explain my case and why I was
not happy, I told them about the >whine in the rear of my truck and that it
was not a fixable item by Chrysler, the guy from Chrysler said that thay
have had this >concerine from about 1976 in all the 3.55 rear ends and again
he stated that there was not a fix for the item. My date was 2-9-99 & >on
2-10-99 they made there judgement that Chrysler was to replace my truck with
another new one. If asnone wants a copy of the >hering file please email me
with an mailing address and I will get it in the mail right away for you.
>: I'm a new 1998 (or 1999) Dodge Dakota potential buyer. Any thoughts? I
looked that teh Chevy S-10, too small. Chevy c\k gas >mileage too low.
Ford's: reliability too bad (or maybe not? Please inform me), amd Dodge Ram,
too big. I'm looking for a mid-sized >pickup. The Dakota looked very sleak,
and the test drive went well but I'd like to hear from others before I buy.
One thing I did notice >in the test drive, is that while braking I heard air
or a squeal or something. When I ased the salesman, he said "Oh that's
normal". >ACK! I need some advice before I buy, please :-) If possible
please also send reply to my email box: rjrj38141@aol.com

Joe C
Smithfield, VA
'00 CC SLT Patriot Blue

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 20:01:30 -0700 (PDT)
From: "William H. Hiatt III" <william@hiatt.net>
Subject: Re: DML: Noise from the Rear End ! ! ! ! ! !

I personally think class-action lawsuit! I wouldn't mind having my truck
bought back :)

william

On Thu, 25 May 2000, Joseph Council wrote:

> Hey Guys,
>
> I fouind this on the at
> http://www.carcast.com/cc/conference/messages/1988.html It looks like
that
> Chrysler know about the problem and they can't seem to fix the problem.
>
> Anybody have any ideas as to what is the next step for US?
>
>
> >Here is my follow up to the arbitration board hering that I went to for
my
> 1999 Dodge Dakota Sport, The hering was a cake walk, >there was 4 board
> members and a guy from Chrysler they ask me to explain my case and why I
was
> not happy, I told them about the >whine in the rear of my truck and that
it
> was not a fixable item by Chrysler, the guy from Chrysler said that thay
> have had this >concerine from about 1976 in all the 3.55 rear ends and
again
> he stated that there was not a fix for the item. My date was 2-9-99 & >on
> 2-10-99 they made there judgement that Chrysler was to replace my truck
with
> another new one. If asnone wants a copy of the >hering file please email
me
> with an mailing address and I will get it in the mail right away for you.
> >: I'm a new 1998 (or 1999) Dodge Dakota potential buyer. Any thoughts? I
> looked that teh Chevy S-10, too small. Chevy c\k gas >mileage too low.
> Ford's: reliability too bad (or maybe not? Please inform me), amd Dodge
Ram,
> too big. I'm looking for a mid-sized >pickup. The Dakota looked very
sleak,
> and the test drive went well but I'd like to hear from others before I
buy.
> One thing I did notice >in the test drive, is that while braking I heard
air
> or a squeal or something. When I ased the salesman, he said "Oh that's
> normal". >ACK! I need some advice before I buy, please :-) If possible
> please also send reply to my email box: rjrj38141@aol.com
>
>
> Joe C
> Smithfield, VA
> '00 CC SLT Patriot Blue
>
>
> __________________________________________________
> Do You Yahoo!?
> Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger.
> http://im.yahoo.com
>

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Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 23:49:51 -0400
From: "Randall Brown" <mindz@pcnow.net>
Subject: DML: Dak VS Stang--I WON!!!!

MUHAHAHAHA!!!!!Well today me and about ten other people meet aty a local
country road nice and stariaht to settle things and i tore him up!!!The old
318 did it!!Thing thats makes me want ti say ricer is ealier today he had
GLUED a 5.0 decal thing to make it look like a big bad muskrat...cuz i saw
that and i wasent gonna race him and one of his "friendS" told me it was
bullsh-t....I got off the line better didnt spin the tires at all and had
about 2 - 21/2 car lengths on him,.....there was another stang out there and
he look disgraced that a DODGE beet a FERD! I cant wait till this wekend
...talk about bragin rights,,,,,the reason im so happy is cuz this guys
BRAGS and BRAGS and BRAGS!and i put the "smack down" on him. Well this goes
to say that why spend the money on a small v6 stang to spend WAY to much
money on insurance when you can have a DAKOTA for about the same price that
you can haul stuff and insurance aint as bad.....and as i can see everyone
on this DML are sane...

___________________________________________
Randall Brown -- Dublin,Georgia
"94 CC SLT V8(318) 2x4 3.90 LSD 116,000miles
Dual out back w/3-chamber Flowmasters,
Drop-in K&N,Bilstein Shocks,Tinted windows,
More to come
___________________________________________

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