Re: 4.7L Reliability/Long Term

From: JOE GLOWICKI (shelback@i-star.com)
Date: Tue Feb 06 2001 - 01:34:24 EST


30,000 on my 2k 4x4 auto and no problems

Kyle Kozubal wrote:
>
> Has anyone put some serious miles on their 4.7L V8 equipped Dakota,?
> I was just reading about some potential long term problems with the 4.7L V8
> and want to make sure, if I would get a Dak with the 4.7L V8, that it would
> be just as reliable long term wise as my V6 Dak has been. I know this engine
> has been used longer in the Jeep Grand Cherokee, but still want to know
> about the engine's true reliability, whether in a Dak or a GC.
> This article is at: http://www.ecpe.vt.edu/~dfritz/ram_frame.html
> and it towards the end of the article where its heading reads: "More From
> Henry LaViers" and continues down the rest of the page. This is why I am
> still looking for a 97-99 4WD 5.2L Dakota; the good ole 318 has many years
> behind it, and no one can say anything but positive comments about it.
> Any thoughts on this 4.7L article??
> Kyle
> 93 Dakota 4x4 V6



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