Let's remember that the timing chain on the V6 SHOULDN'T break at 48,000,
but many list members have had problems with the timing chain at this
mileage....myself included. I had mine replaced at 40,000, due to lots of
slack in it and it slapping. Had I let it go another 8000 miles, I assume
it could have broke. This doesn't seem to be uncommon problem with the V6.
--Aaron--
95 DSRC 4x4 V6
www.geocities.com/adakota4x4_95/
>From: rsuter@bizfon.com
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: Re: DML: Friend needs help
>Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2000 11:22:55 -0400
>
>
>
>
> If it a V6 then it's a Timing CHAIN, not a belt. And a chain
>certainly
>should not break in 48k miles, although it would be wise to check the PM
>interval to know for sure. That being said, if it were my truck, I would:
>
> 1) Attempt to verify that that the odometer is correct. If not the
>seller
>would have some liability.
> 2) If the odometer is correct, I would attempt to get Dodge to cover
>some
>portion of the repairs. Covering all of would be nice, and that's a good
>place
>to start, but I'd consider Dodge paying half a "fair" deal.
>
> 3) Check out other rebuilders, installers..... $4800 is a little
>steep, but
>probably not at a "Five Star" outfit.
>
>Good luck!
>
>Rick
>
> >>Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2000 10:30:44 EDT
> >>From: Y2KDakuda@aol.com
> >>Subject: DML: Friend needs help
>
> >>The engine is a V-6 and the 4800.00 is for a rebuilt or re-manufactured
>V-6
> >>with a 3 year 36,000 mile
> >>warranty on it. some good advice is need for this poor guy.
>
>-
>
>
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