Miles, thanks for your support on my habits and thoughts.At this point, I
don't think I could stress over much,since the list seems to think that I am
driving below the design parameters of my truck to begin with.I have tried
all that I know to do to fix the idle problems I have.I reset the computer
once a week,and at every service.The dealer replaced the IAC motor the day
after I got it.The throttle body is cleaned at every service.The only
solution I have found-remember to turn on the A/C before approaching a
stop,(but then I gotta remember to turn it off when I take off if I'm not
using the elec. fan).Thanks for the thoughts and cares about my uncle.He
really does mean a lot to me,and is probably most of the reason that I
respect what I have as much as I do.I just hope that I can be as good as he
has been with his things.I'm sorry to hear your unfortunate luck with your
oil leaks.Are you going to try and get your truck bought back over it? Just
a thought-it doesn't seem right that an '01 model truck should need the head
removed for any reason.Thanks again for your support,
Will Coughlin willcoughlin@hotmail.com
'00 reg.cab,2wd,4.7L/hd5-spd/3.92sg(9.25")
http://www.geocities.com/willcoughlin/index.html
From: "Miles Harris" <spikes_duall@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
Subject: Re: DML: I think I'm making myself misunderstood here......
Date: 27 Feb 2001 21:01:03 GMT
I've been following this thread as well as the other thread related to the
other Will on the list. I have been letting everyone else make comments for
the most part have agreed with everything that has been said that follows
the theme of Ronald Wong. Now I've decided to open my big fat mouth and add
my $.05 ($.02 after inflation) to the discussion.
Before I go into my rambling diatribe I would like to make one observation.
On the list we have two Will's. One who drives his truck as if there was an
egg under accelerator pedal, the other who drives with his foot rammed as
far down the TB as possible. Which driving method is right..... They both
are because it is their own personal choice. No one condemns ABeerCan Will
for turning his truck into one of the fastest trucks out there (damn nice
job by the way), we shouldn't condemn Will Coughlin for treating and
driving his truck the way he wants to.
Having said that Will, continue to drive your truck the way you want.
However, try not to stress over it if you get the rpm over 2K or if the
temperature rises above 210. You'll get an ulcer (if you continue in this
vain when and if you have kids, you'll go crazy). Momentary trips above
these ranges should not hurt your truck, if they do then Dodge has duped
all of us.
Regarding some of your problems:
1) I don't think going above 210 degrees is anything to worry about.
Getting close to that "H" on your gauge (above the second line)... Time to
worry.
2) Get the dealer to fix the transmission. Don't let up until they do.
3) Have you tried resetting the computer to resolve your idle/stalling
problem. I don't know if it would help but in keeping with Ron's theory on
how the computer adjust to your driving habits. If you reset the computer
and drive slightly more aggressively (i.e. let her get to 3000 rpm or
above) for awhile, maybe the thing will fix itself.
4) I don't have a clue as to the valve cover problem (don't have a clue to
much else either).
Will, you seem like a nice young man. The media is so full of news of young
people getting into trouble that we tend to forget there are young people
out there who have good values and respect for others and are trying to
contribute to society. It is always good to see someone who takes pride and
is thankful for what he has.
Sorry to hear about your uncle. He sounds like he has been an mentor and a
very important part of your life. Speaking for the list (taking a little
liberty), our prayers are with him as well as you.
-- Miles Harris III Simi Valley, CA 01 Silver Dakota CC Sport, 2.5L, 5speed 01 Gold Saturn SC1 (3 door coupe) 1.9L SOC, 4speed auto http://www.spikesautos.homestead.com/Dak1.html Profile: http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/PfCA4R1zO470w_________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
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