replaced the water pump at 53K ( warranty)
replaced radiator (truck ingested a dog) at 87K
i am wonderin about the clutch and fuel pump..and does anyone make a rebuild
kit for the Denso alternators?
Starters?
----- Original Message -----
From: "LaMont J. Gilles" <lgilles@nospam.satx.rr.com>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2001 9:07 PM
Subject: DML: Re: Hitting 90K on my 98 Dak
> OK
>
> Waterpump (stock one usually go between 80K to 100K -- mine lasted to 140K
> but I think I was lucky)
> AC Compressor (my clutch started growling at 110K -- I think I was just
> unlucky with this one)
> Alternator (D.O.A. at about 105K -- while getting alt rebuilt I had my
> mechanic rebuild my starter so I don't know how long starter lasts)
> Belt/Hoses (replace them if you haven't)
> Radio (believe it or not mine died at about 95K -- Jensen makes a great
one
> that fits in the 93 Dak's fascia)
> Radiator (stock radiator had a plastic top which cracked at about 85K)
>
> Also take into consideration that I was putting on 15K per year and you
are
> running about 30+K so some of these mileage estimates may be pushed back
> because you are using them heavily but time has not had its chance to
soften
> them up.
>
>
> --
>
>
> LaMont J. Gilles
>
>
>
>
>
> ""Paul Bumann"" <Ramsport96@home.com> wrote in message
> news:008501c0c226$f24185a0$fd7c1118@ftwal1.fl.home.com...
> > ok, well i tried begging with the dodge gods to trade my truck, and as
> > usual..I get shot down due to mileage..soooo
> > i guess i'll be livin with the dak for the meantime..
> > Not that i'm unhappy..the truck hauls ass and gets over 18 to the gallon
> in
> > the city.
> > My question to yall is what will break on this dak at this stage of it's
> > life?
> > I would like to get some feedback so i know what to start saving
for..:o)
> > Thanks..
> > Paul
> > 1998 Dodge Dakota
> > 318/5 Speed/Posi/3.91
> > MSD, home ported an polished TB,
> > Flowtech headers, flowmaster exhaust
> >
> >
>
>
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