You didn't mention mileage. I had to replace a water pump on my 98 5.2 at
about 60K. Check for signs of leakage at all the hose ends, as well as the
weep hole on the bottom of the water pump.
TonyC
-----Original Message-----
From: Brian Mingle <bsm11@cornell.edu>
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Date: Thursday, May 09, 2002 9:14 AM
Subject: DML: Head Gasket Question
>
>Hi All,
>
>Since I have owned my truck, I have noticed a burnt anti freeze smell. It
>gets stronger as the truck warms up. I have also noticed that the reservoir
>next to the radiator seems to dry up, no matter how much I fill it. Is this
>normal, or do I have a bad head gasket? If neither, can someone shed some
>light on it for me.
>
>Thanks
>
>Brian S. Mingle
>1998 Dodge Dakota Club Cab Sport 4X4
>5.2 Magnum V8
>Performance Accessories 3" body Lift
>Soon to have Yokohama Geolander 33X12.50 15's
>Emerald Green Pearl
>
>
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