Maybe he should check all factory recall or complaints for the 1997 V6
model. Maybe there is a recall back then....ask Bernd.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of A. S.
Sent: Friday, October 13, 2000 9:12 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: Friend needs help
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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