Well,I guess I can attest to that.Mine is apparently
bad,too.In the shop right now.
--- yllwdkta <yllwdkta@insight.rr.com> wrote:
> also to look out for is the Cat. converter. I have
> had mine go south 2
> times now. So fare the new one has held up.
>
> Tim Althoff
> http://www.angelfire.com/oh3/yllw/dkta.html
> <http://www.angelfire.com/oh3/yllw/dkta.html>
> 99 Solar Yellow RC V-6 Manual
> <http://www.angelfire.com/oh3/yllw/dkta.html>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of
> Kyle Kozubal
> Sent: Friday, January 05, 2001 8:19 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: GenIII 'Bugs'
>
>
> Here is the rundown I can remember of various
> problems with various years:
> -1998/99= Popping Sensation/Noise In Steering Column
> While Turning......what
> fixed this problem?
> -1998/99=Ignition System Cross Fire; doesnt really
> bother me, just would
> slap on some MSD wires anyways
> -1998/99=Ball Joint Failure; is this upper ball
> joints and/or lower ball
> joints
> -Light Spark Knock
> -1998/99=Popping Noise when turning, wasnt this the
> cab bushings? Once
> fixed........did the problem get 100% fixed?
> -1998/99=Timing Chain Noise
>
> Bernd.......what are the top 5 types of Dakotas(4WD
> only) with the dreaded
> pinging problem, broken down by year, engine size,
> etc? I looked for it on
> your website and cannot locate it. Thanks.
>
> The 2000 Dakotas were the first Dakotas to have the
> 4.7L V8s in them, right?
> They also seem to have the least engine related
> problems. I just am not sure
> about the 'service-ability', meaning how easy it
> would be to work on them.
> If the engine compartment is anything like my
> girlfriend's 2000 Durango 4WD
> 4.7L, I am shying away from it. Didnt some GenIII
> owners complain of the
> rear LSD making rather loud whining noises? Maybe?
> Even though these
> 'problems' may seem to be excessive, I still know
> Dodge Dakotas are the best
> made truck's and one of the most capable offroad
> 'stock' vehicles. I just
> want to make sure what years to avoid, if any, but
> basically what to look
> for. Not saying I am looking or anything though!
> Please let me know what
> else I should add, what is wrong, or little tips on
> GenIII 4WD Dakotas.
> Kyle
> 93 Dakota 4x4 V6
>
>
>
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1999 Dakota Sport 3.9V6,4x4,3.92 Anti-spin,42RE auto,Intense Blue,regular cab.
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