Seems we have some conflicting info. Got to go with Bernd on this one if he
has the set-up in his truck now.
Anyone have the part number on the Mopar Performance Double-Roller Chain for
a 95 V6? Price?
Thanks.
--Aaron--
95 DSRC 4x4 V6
>From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: RE: DML: RE: Replace Timing Chain Myself???? - Help
>Date: Thu, 08 Feb 2001 11:00:30 -0600
>
>
>$300 at a local automotive shop...dealers are rather expensive.
>
>If you can, get the Mopar Performance Dbl-Roller Chain as well. The
>tensioner works with it...I have that system installed in my truck now.
>
>- Bernd
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Christopher L. Scott
>Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2001 10:10 AM
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: Re: DML: RE: Replace Timing Chain Myself???? - Help
>
>
>The 3.9 has the design defect in the timing chain which causes every one
>with over 50K to rattle at idle. Dodge has introduced the previously
>mentioned retrofit tensioner kit to fix the problem, I've been told it's a
>500 dollar job, I was talking to a local mechanic when I had the Dak
>inspected and he is a Dodge fan and knows of no other way to cure the
>rattling than installing the tensioner. However, the retrofit kit is
>designed to work with the original link-type chain. I had a double-roller
>put in, and then found out about the tensioner. So if I ever put the
>tensioner on and stop the rattle, I'll have to put a link chain back
>on. So installing a double-roller chain is a total waste. Mine stopped
>the rattle for approx. 2 weeks.
>
>At 02:38 PM 2/7/01 -0500, you wrote:
> >Aaron,
> >Check and see if the V6 and V8 timing chains and gears are the same. If
>so
> >(which I believe they are), take and order one of the Mopar double-roller
> >chains, or a high quality aftermarket chain and gear set. Same amount of
> >work either way, but using better parts will definetly decrease the
> >continued maintenance.
> >Rich - Ashburn, VA
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: A. S. [mailto:adakota4x4@hotmail.com]
> >Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2001 8:37 AM
> >To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> >Subject: DML: Replace Timing Chain Myself???? - Help
> >
> >
> >Ok, my timing chain seems to be on it's last leg for the second time.
>They
> >seem to last about 38,000 miles or so for me. Hopefully the problem with
> >the second one was the fact that the tensioner or guide that was supposed
>to
> >
> >be put in there was not.
> >My dak sounds like a rattling piece of junk at idle and like it's going
>to
> >fly apart in the mornings. So, I had given some thought to replacing the
> >timing chain for the second time, only doing it myself this time. Now
>the
> >questions:
> >1. How difficult of a task is this?
> >2. What parts will I need? (Kyle, I think you had compiled a list before)
> >3. Is there a "better" quality timing chain I could get?(the last one was
>a
> >NAPA)
> >4. What is that piece that is supposed to be put in there as mentioned
> >above? (tensioner.....guide...?)
> >5. Does anyone have a fsm showing the replacement of the timing chain? I
> >need some clear directions and would be glad to pay to have some copies
>sent
> >
> >to me.
> >Any advice on this subject would be helpful. I think I can replace it
> >myself for less than $350.
> >Thanks!!
> >--Aaron--
> >95 DSRC 4x4 V6 Auto
> >www.geocities.com/adakota4x4_95/
> >
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