Re: Re: RE: Re: Re: 4.7 to 3.7 = more problems???

From: Nick Shue (nshue@8dot3.com)
Date: Mon Feb 26 2001 - 16:51:51 EST


Uhh...I highly doubt that.. There is at least a 12-18 people on this board
with 4.7's.

Just for the record, I've got just about 15K on mine, and I haven't had a
single problem with it. Temp runs just fine, and it runs as smooth, if not
smoother, then when I bought it.

Took it easy for the first 1500-3000, had a chance to do a nice long 400
mile run with it, all expressway, and was able to break it in nice. Mobil 1
since 3K, and changed every 3000-3500 miles.

--Nick

----- Original Message -----
From: "Josh Stolarz" <jstolarz@loa.com>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Monday, February 26, 2001 1:34 PM
Subject: DML: Re: RE: Re: Re: 4.7 to 3.7 = more problems???

> 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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>
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