i have a 99 rc with a 318. i have none of the problems that you guys have
describedand i went in a ditch this winter too nothing brole tahnk
goodness.may be i lucky when i bought mine.
The only problem i have is being able to take my foot off the gas. hehehe
HemiDak@msn.com
99 flame red rc w/318
>From: Andy Levy <andylevy@bigfoot.com>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>To: dakota-truck-moderator@twisted.twistedbits.net
>Subject: Re: DML: GenIII 'Bugs'
>Date: Fri, 05 Jan 2001 23:49:39 -0500
>
>Another one to watch out for on 98/99 is the light switch. The original
>design was very prone to the foglight part breaking; You'd pull the knob
>out, but no light would come on. If it's already been replaced by the
>original owner (if you're buying used), they most likely got the new &
>improved design.
>
>I haven't had the steering column problem, and I'm pretty sure my ball
>joints are all fine. Also no cab bushing popping. Most likely they
>slipstreamed some fixes in mid-year; My '99 was built on March 3rd or so
>of 1999, so it was pretty close to that year's run. No misfiring, but I
>have had the dreaded ping (I think it's resolved now).
>
>I have had paint peeling problems on my front bumper. First time, the
>dealer repainted under warranty, the second time (small area) I Kryloned
>it myself.
>
>Don't assume the 4.7L has fewer problems. Look at numbers as well.
>We've had 3 years of GenIIIs with the 318, only 2 years with the 4.7L
>(and '01 is only a partial year). I don't think you can go wrong with
>either engine, but I have my preference (and it's sitting under the hood
>of my '99)
>
>The engine compartment is much more cramped than on your GenII
>regardless of which engine you have. Bad news, it's not "anything like"
>your girlfriend's '00 Durango, it's EXACTLY like it.
>
>Kyle Kozubal wrote:
> >
> > 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
>30944669636770862754365499681275096772096448310502834499027563233352175763432476560080828763144888251703239439794226325324156003717057799703554444902644270292738121421934857767121322214875373297919656538128100127193757604166841693266594353715900514217110932553728.000000ixed?
> > -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
>
>--
>-andy
>
>http://home.twcny.rr.com/andylevy/ --- andylevy@bigfoot.com
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