Re: Need Input

From: Kyle Kozubal (grndak4x4@home.com)
Date: Tue Dec 12 2000 - 19:39:40 EST


> I love the list and think it is a great way to exchange ideas. I Have a 93
Dodge Daktoa. I ordered it the way I wanted it. It has the 318 with 3.90
posi. 4-wheel anti lock brakes all the goodies. I love this truck it has
NEVER left me on the side of the road always starts have not had any
promblems at all with though out the 124,000 miles. I have noticed that it
is starting to burn motor oil. About 2 to 3 qt. every 3k. Not a big promblem
but one that will need to be addressed. Most likely the vavle seals have
gone out. But as the old saying goes if you pull the heads you should
rebuild the whole motor.I know when I bought the truck they were haveing a
problem burning up transmissions. I have not had any promblems with mine.
What I would like to know is :
>
> 1)Does the 2nd gen really burn up transmissions and should I be worried
about it
> 2)has any one put a R/T motor in this type of truck Or does anyone know
were a totaled one is?
> 3)What should I look for to help me make up my mind on selling my truck
and buying a new daktoa. Or should I just Rebuild the motor and hope for the
best?

Matt,
My 93 4WD Dak(V6) has 133,300 on it and it doesnt burn ANY oil. Also, my
truck's tranny has worked flawlessly since I bought it used with a mere
13,500 miles on it. I do change to fluid and filter, and have the pan
cleaned every year, so maybe preventative maintenance does help out
afterall. It still shifts good and pull my dad's 20' 3500+ pound boat with
easily. Whenever my dak's engine or tranny goes, I am just going to spend
$1100(or so) and get a new longblock reman V6 with warranty. I think a
tranny rebuild, a good complete one, would run me around $1000-$1500. I
would rather dump $2,000-$3,000 into my truck for a new engine and
transmission than to buy a new $20,000+ Dakota 4x4. I just dont care for
monthly truck payments!
Kyle
93 Dakota 4x4 V6



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