Not replaced but as far as I know it has to come off to perform the tsb
Gosh damn, I wish I knew more people that had this done... did your dakota
run a lot better after you had this tsb done?
WEs
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jon" <jonsdak@midmaine.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2002 9:25 PM
Subject: Re: DML: needed parts for a timing chain swap out
> Thus spake Wes
> <<first note: last time I did this, dodge sold me everying thing in one
sort
> of "kit", now they claim they've never had such a thing... so this is why
I
> ask.
>
>
> I am about to perform the timing chain tensioner TSB, and wanted to make
> sure I got all the necessary parts before I start the job (as I am a poor
> bastard, and dont have money for parts I forgot to buy). I've already
> purchased the timing chain tensioner... and am about to get a timing chain
> and gear set from bernd.... I know I am going to need some gaskets, and
> radiator fluid.
>
> I need waterpump, and frontseal? is that it?
>
> Wes>>
>
> Wait a minute! Hold everything! Are you saying the water pump needs to be
> replaced in order to do the tensioner TSB? If so, my mechanic owes me a
> water pump.. I had the timing chain replaced when I bought the truck (and
> the dealer paid for it!), and now my water pump appears to be going south
> for the winter... I've got an on-again-off-again leak.
> Later,
> Jon
> jonsdak@midmaine.com
> The Dodge Diesel Website
> http://www.dieseldodge.com
> 1996 Dodge Dakota Sport 4X4, 3.9L V6, 42RE, 3.92:1 8.75 axle, "BackRack"
> Headache Rack, Dodge Motorsports decals, steering wheel cover, and front
> license plate, diamond-plate bedrail covers, Lund VentVisors, Lund
BugShield
>
>
>
>
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