It's really not that hard at all. I'll dig up my old instructions for you.
(Ed can give you a hand with it if need be...just stay away from the Brake
Cleaner.)
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: RE: Dakota ping/clatter problem
Bernd,
How hard is it to replace on my own. Remember I am not like you and am not
a mechanic :)
Chris Oertell
Arcadia, Ca
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----- Original Message -----
From: <bernd@texas.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Monday, September 25, 2000 3:24 AM
Subject: Re: DML: RE: Dakota ping/clatter problem
>
> Depending on how much it was/is leaking, you may (or may not) see any loss
on
> the oil. It would be running much worse though since it would be pinging
> pretty bad.
>
> To make it very easy...just remove the Airhat, open the throttle blades
wide
> open (engine off of course), and grab yourself a flashlight and check to
see if
> there's any oil film on the bottom of the intake manifold (looking down
the
> throttle body bores). If there is...blown belly pan gasket.
>
> The "Belly Pan" is the steel plate on the underside of the Aluminum
manifold.
> You can't see it from the outside though.
>
> - Bernd
>
> > Ok, first of all, if this is the belly pan gasket, is that the technical
> > term for it? =) I need to start researching it a little more, and also,
I am
> > guessing if I was burning oil, I would see a slight decrease in
performance
> > correct?
> >
> > Wes
> >
> >
>
>
>
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