The problem is the people that don't own the own them...
Josh
<RobertE.Tucker@gunter.af.mil> wrote in message
news:6E8C7034C8875D41A80E36C22E15B43016FAE9@FSJUBJ08...
> OK, since this post has started I have not noticed anyone actually saying
> they have problems with the 4.7. I have 25K and everything is working
> GREAT. What are the problems.
>
> Bob Tucker
> 2000 CC 4.7L
> 3.92 ASD
> http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Fm2HnqebQme4g
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: WOT or waiting at a Red [mailto:dakatack@home.com]
> Sent: Monday, February 26, 2001 11:20 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Re: Re: 4.7 to 3.7 = more problems???
>
>
> I've got 25K on a Y2K Dak 4.7l/45RFE and it has never been to the shop.
> Idles good, run like a top.
>
> Patrick O'Day
> 2000 Dakota 4x4, 4.7L, CC
> Ztube w/9 inch big mouth filter
> 68 MM TB Ported and Polished
> 3" catback and Flowmaster 50
> Rancho 9000 Shocks
> Robert Shaw 755 180F Thermostat
> Mobil 1
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David D." <dodgedakotaquadcab@hotmail.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Monday, February 26, 2001 4:33 AM
> Subject: DML: Re: 4.7 to 3.7 = more problems???
>
>
> > Think guys.All of you that are having problems with your 4.7L/45RFE
> > combo,just think whats gonna happen when you get a 3.7 in a 2002 Dakota.
> > Yuppers,more running hot,etc..Just like whats happening to Will.
> >
> > I have never been too sure about the 4.7,and now with this new 3.7
> > coming,well...makes me glad i have my 3.9 Magnum V6.
> >
> > the 3.9L,the 5.2L,and the 5.9 are proven engines.Gutsy,dependable.
> > Totally worthy of the name MAGNUM.
> >
> > sorry,but the 4.7 and the new 3.7 just wont be IMHO.
> >
> >
> > >From: "David D." <dodgedakotaquadcab@hotmail.com>
> > >Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > >To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > >Subject: Re: DML: 4.7 or 5.9?..V6 What???
> > >Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2001 22:12:40 -0600
> > >
> > >Not all of us are plagued with V6's that ping a lot or a little.
> > >Other than for hauling a trailer,the V6 is plenty..
> > >
> > >If i had a choice,i'd go for the 5.9(360)..
> > >(i'm still not sure on the 4.7 thing yet)
> > >
> > >
> > >>From: "Jason Bleazard" <jbleazard@home.com>
> > >>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > >>To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> > >>Subject: DML: 4.7 or 5.9?
> > >>Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2001 21:18:17 +0500
> > >>
> > >>Okay, I know this is a FAT (frequently argued topic), but we're trying
> to
> > >>decide which engine we want in our new Quad Cab 4x4. The archive
search
> > >>engine doesn't seem to like searching for numbers (it tells me there
> have
> > >>been zero articles posted to the DML matching the string "4.7"... that
> > >>just can't be right).
> > >>
> > >>Anyway, this truck will be used for daily driving, highway traveling,
> > >>camping, exploring, just generally taking us wherever we need to go.
> > >>
> > >>My first instinct is to go with the 4.7 for the gas mileage, and to
> avoid
> > >>the standard belly pan gasket and pinging issues that plague the V6,
318
> > >>and 360.
> > >>
> > >>The reason I'm thinking we might want the 360 (other than bragging
> > >>rights) is that I was thinking about the possibility of getting a
> flatbed
> > >>trailer and dragging my '95 Dak around on it. I haven't been able to
> > >>find any towing specs on the 4.7 anywhere. This trailer idea isn't
> > >>definite, just a possibility.
> > >>
> > >>Any other issues I'm not considering? Anyone know how much the 4.7 is
> > >>rated to tow?
> > >>
> > >>Thanks,
> > >>Jason
> > >
> > >
> > >David Digney
> > >President-Wisconsin Chapter of the DML
> > >List Moderator: "DodgeDakotaQuadCab@egroups.com"
> > >SCWD Model Contest Chairman(South Central Wisconsin Division)
> > >00'QC,SLT+,3.9,42RE,3.55,
> > >K&N Home-Brew,Dynomax Super Turbo,Mobil 1 10w30
> > >
> > >"My Dodge Dakota Quad Cab Kicks Ass...Magnum Power!"
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> >
> >
> > David Digney
> > President-Wisconsin Chapter of the DML
> > List Moderator: "DodgeDakotaQuadCab@egroups.com"
> > SCWD Model Contest Chairman(South Central Wisconsin Division)
> > 00'QC,SLT+,3.9,42RE,3.55,
> > K&N Home-Brew,Dynomax Super Turbo,Mobil 1 10w30
> >
> > "My Dodge Dakota Quad Cab Kicks Ass...Magnum Power!"
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