Matt,
I don't think it would be THAT difficult...just time consuming. There's a
lot of stuff to take off to get to it...but all that stuff comes off and
goes back on easily. I've never replaced mine, but I assume I could have
when I did the timing chain....I was right there. If you haven't replaced
your timing chain, it will be a good opportunity to check if there is any
slop in it. If there is, you have a perfect chance to replace it. You can
also check to see if you have the tensioner in place...since you have the
V6. Some have them - some don't, but all need them it seems.
--Aaron--
95 DSRC 4x4 V6
>From: mgrose@ameritech.net
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
>To: dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
>Subject: DML: Crackshaft Oilseal
>Date: Fri, 02 Nov 2001 13:42:03 -0500
>
>Well I need a little help here, after my last run of leaks which I got
>fixed, it seems the leak bug has hit me again. Was doing some work on the
>front of the Dak yesterday and I noticed a little bit of fresh oil on the
>ground. HUH? Oh no not again. Look under the truck and up by the crankshaft
>was where it was coming from. So my question to you guys is, how hard is
>this to replace? I looked through the FSM and it looks somewhat straight
>forward, but I am not that mechanically inclined. So perhaps I should let a
>shop take a look at this? Also if anyone has had to do this about how much
>did it run to get it fixed? Damn there goes my exhaust project =/
>
>-Matt Grose
>South Euclid, OH
>97 RC 4x4 Sport 3.9L V6
>DML Profile: http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Gv2394THi1OPQ/
>
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