Re: RE: dakota complaints...

From: ronnie (rchapman@iserv.net)
Date: Fri Oct 12 2001 - 16:59:38 EDT


well you missed a few but hey if it wasnt for the problems id have nothing
to fix then id be bored/ronnie
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ray Sulich" <ray.sulich@snet.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Friday, October 12, 2001 2:50 PM
Subject: Re: DML: RE: dakota complaints...

> At 03:13 PM 10/12/2001 -0500, you wrote:
> >heck donate to me ill come and get /ronnie
>
> Like I said, if I had the money to get a reliable truck I would do
that....
> let me see if I can list common Dakota problems I've seen on this list.
>
> 1. Transmission
> 2. Brake Rotors Warping
> 3. Rear Ends
> 4. Computer erroneously telling EGR valve to stay open
> 5. Intermediate Steering Shafts
> 6. Wiring Bundle Failures
> 7. Cab bolts and bushings
> 8. Windshield Wiper motor failures
> 9. Fan Speed module failures
> 10. Ball Joints
> 11. Almost completely inaccessible oil filter
> 12. Engine Pinging.
>
> And I'm sure I'm missing a few.
>
> Of these problems I've only personally had #4, 5, 7, and 8. Along with
> replacing almost every seal and gasket on the engine and differentials,
the
> fan clutch, radiator, thermostat, speedo cable keeps popping off the
> speedo, 4wd indicator sensor, and starter. I've only had this piece of
> junk for 10 months, and it only has 135,000 miles on it. Most other
trucks
> are just starting their life with this many miles on it.
>
> Bye,
> Ray
>
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