Unfortunately, I don't have TSBs, only a few thoughts.
1. I've heard a lot of Durango owners complaining about their "rocking
chair" - mostly '98 and early '99 owners.
2. Good excuse to upgrade to polyurethane bushings.
3. Shocks blown, most likely. Good excuse to upgrade to good
aftermarket ones.
4.
5. Leaking any coolant anywhere?
6.
7. From descriptions I've heard 'round here and elsewhere...head
gasket? Head gasket could possibly cause #5 as well.
Nospiratus@aol.com wrote:
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> Subject: HELP!!! Taking truck for service on monday and need info !!!
> Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2001 17:49:29 EDT
> From: Nospiratus@aol.com
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
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> Ok, Im finally fed up with my 98 318 CC 4x4 Sport's extreme loss of power and
> *umph*. The damn thing is like a lead sled. It can barely get out of its own
> way!!! Im am pasteing a list of my complaints and of what im giving the
> dealer. My question is this, are there any service bulletins about the
> following problems? Any help is greatly appreciated.
> Big Mike
>
> 1. Drivers seat is loose. (Rocks/slides back and forth. Especially when
> braking)
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> 2. REAR stabilizer bar end links worn out. (had to insert thick washers
> to reduce knocking
> noise and slack)
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> 3. REAR shocks compress heavily under lightest of load.(Both shocks
> leaking some sort of fluid)
> 4. CD player won't play/read CD's at times and often wont eject CD when
> button is pressed.
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> 5. Smell of antifreeze present after driving vehicle.
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> 6. Steering column often vibrates extremely on all types of road
> surfaces.
> (Slack can be felt by shaking the column) Makes metal on metal knocking
> noise.
>
> 7. Little or no acceleration from complete stop or when attempting to
> pass another vehicle.
> Transmission never shifts the same way twice. Vehicle seems to bog
> down when attempting
> to pass. Extremely poor gas mileage lately. Feels like vehicle
> running at 50 0x70616e55erformance,
> Doesn't matter if engine is hot or cold.
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