Kyle,
I bought her at 130K. I don't know the service history on it, but since nothing
serious has happened until know (190K), I'm assuming the dealer gave it a tune
up before he sold it to me (friend of the family).
When I find out about the gas mileage, I'll let you know.
Mike S
Kyle Kozubal wrote:
> > Well two nights ago I finally tuned up my truck. I checked the plugs,
> > wiring, distributor cap and rotor (all were like new), I thoroughly
> > cleaned my TB and what I could reach of the intake, changed all filters,
> > and packed all bearings with grease. I also changed the oil,
> > antifreeze, and timing belt.
> >
> > Man, can you feel the difference!!! The timing chain had 1/2" slack in
> > it and she runs a lot quieter now. Idles consistently again too. Even
> > got a little bit of power back too, but part of that credit probably
> > goes to cleaning the spark plugs, tb, and intake.
> >
> > At 190,000 miles, my truck still needs some work. I performed dry/wet
> > compression test trying to figure out why I'm burning so much oil.
> > She's still smoking so much I the emissions people won't even test it.
> > All the numbers came back acceptable though. If anyone has any ideas on
> > other thing to check, please let me know...
> >
> > Now that I don't have to listen to the timing chain rattling, I can hear
> > what is definitely, rattling from the heads (like really loud pinging).
> > I have't looked at anything, but I figure a rebuild would probably
> > help. I'm gonna be installing a mod-V8 tb and the intake mods for the
> > V6, but what can I do to the heads. Does anyone make a different cam
> > for the V6? Would there be any benefits in upgrading lifters? And what
> > does it mean to port a head???
>
> Mike,
> Good to know the Dak is running good again. Sunday is going to be my day
> with the Dak. I am going to replace the dist. cap, dist. rotor, spark plugs,
> fuel filter, pcv valve, and do a thorough cleaning on my QuickD TB with
> Gumout's Throttle Body and Intake cleaner. I know without a doubt I need a
> new timing chain/sprockets, but just dont have the time right now. I
> actually think I am going buy all the parts and just have a shop do it. Not
> sure yet though. Was that 1/2" slack on the stock 190K timing chain?
> Mine has 131,500 on it now, with the stock timing chain. Thanks.
> Kyle
> 93 Dakota 4x4 V6
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