I'm no expert mechanic but check my replies in the message. Are you 2wd or 4wd?
Jay W
paul korz wrote:
> 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
Almost all vechicals don't come well done from the factory these days,
manufactures are in too much of a hurry. Get the dealer to do it for free.
>
> 2. Camshaft Position Sensor (after engine light came on)
Never hear of one of these just spontaniouly happening, my guess is someone
(probably dealer) tinkered with it
>
> 3. Leaf spring isolators
Is this the squeeking thing?, I just replaced them with hotchkis. </Joke>
>
> 4. Poor spot weld on frame/bed
> 5. Front end pops Day One when making a slow turn in lot
Cab bolts?
>
>
> MPG Best = 18 MPG Worst = 12.5
4wd or heavy foot?
>
>
> 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.
In my experence the 180 T'stat keeps highway temp at 180, city driving the temp
still goes up to 205-210, where the electric fan comes on. There's 1000
explosions per minuite under there you know!
>
>
> 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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