This must be a 2.5Liter. The V6 and V8 have a chain. I am not sure, but I
didn't think that the timing belt going out on a 2.5 would damage the heads
like that? I know it can happen on some engines due to piston-to-valve
clearence, but I didn't think the 2.5 was one of the engines that this happened
on.
Yes, 48k seems a bit early, but check your owner's manual and see what the
recommended interval for replacement is on it. On many 4-cylinders it's 30-35k.
Jack
Y2KDakuda@aol.com wrote:
> Hi, Chris, I am calling for help!!!!!!
>
> My son bought 97 Dakota last year, the truck ran well and was in real good
> condition. However two weeks ago the timing belt went out,,, this was a big
> surprise considering it only has 46K miles on it. We had it towed to the
> dealers, where they determined that the engine was bad, the timing belt
> racked the valves and that screwed up the pistons,,,,, augh!!!!!!. As you
> can imagine I am not impressed with Dodge at all. (This was my first dodge
> experience)
>
> My question:
> Is there anything thing we can do to help pay for the estimated damages.
> ($4800.00)
>
> Do you have a website for the manufacturer?
>
> Is this a typical problem with dodges?
>
> I know the warranty was 3 and 36000, but dang!!!!!! a timing belt at 48k
>
> I appreciate any help you can provide.
>
> Sincerely
> Paul Barton
> BartonPJ@CBCPH.NAVY.MIL
> California.
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