What I am saying is all the people saying the 4.7 is junk and constantly
having problems are the people that don't own them. And for some odd reason
a good percentage seem to be the 5.9 folks, perhaps a little scared of the
little motor??
Josh
""Nick Shue"" <nshue@8dot3.com> wrote in message
news:0a1001c0a03e$53cbde20$1f64a8c0@nickw2000...
> 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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