Re: New Dakota Owner - My Problems and Questions??

From: WOT or waiting at a Red (dakatack@home.com)
Date: Wed Feb 07 2001 - 04:11:28 EST


Paul

I've had no problems with my 2000 Dak CC 4 x 4 with the 4.7L. Not one.
What the heck is a leaf spring isolator?
MPG Best Before Mod were the same as yours.

Post mods. . .
23MPG Best(once) 15MPG Worst Average MPG 17.5

Patrick O'Day
Oregon

----- Original Message -----
From: "paul korz" <pablokrz@hotmail.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2001 10:41 PM
Subject: DML: New Dakota Owner - My Problems and Questions??

> Fellow Dakota Owners:
>
> I bought a 2000 Dakota CC Sport, 4.7L, Auto, LSD, Heavy Duty Group, etc.
> I've got 6,200 miles on it and have experienced a few problems so far:
> 1. Needed an alignment Day One
> 2. Camshaft Position Sensor (after engine light came on)
> 3. Leaf spring isolators
> 4. Poor spot weld on frame/bed
> 5. Front end pops Day One when making a slow turn in lot
>
> MPG Best = 18 MPG Worst = 12.5
>
> Sound familiar?
>
> Questions -
>
> 1. When shifting from 2nd to 3rd (multispeed auto) the transmission
> hesitates or stutters briefly. Has anyone else experience this and what's
> the solution?
>
> 2. Engine ticking noise. It is intermittent. It's noted on the TSBs.
> Has anyone else experience this and what's the solution?
>
> 3. What's the REAL deal on the tempurature issue? Mine approaches
200-205
> degrees or so often in city traffic after idling. Will an aftermarket
> thermostat void the warranty or is there a DC 180 degree thermostat the
> dealer can install without voiding the warranty.
>
>
> Thanks in Advance for taking the time to respond. I'm sure I'll have more
> questions, I can only think of a few now.
>
>
>
> Paul
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