John,
I have a '99 V-6. It used to be very bad about that also and I was quite
concerned. I don't know when it stopped, or why, but it hasn't done it in
about a year or so now (I have right at 30,000 miles).
I recently went on vacation - June 20th thru July 8th. When I came back and
started the Dak it was quiet, not a lifter sounded. Maybe it was just
getting broke in!
Cal
----- Original Message -----
From: jkp <jkp61@horizonview.net>
To: DML <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2002 8:10 AM
Subject: DML: 2K 3.9L Question
>
> I have a quick question for anyone with a GenIII and the 3.9L. I am
> looking at buying a 2K CC SLT Auto, lease return w/19,600 mi. It is a
> beautiful truck and drives great, but when the dealer first started it the
> lifters hammered to beat the band, but when the oil pressure came up it
quit
> and never did it again. His excuse was that it hadn't been started in
quite
> awhile. This still seems extreme to me, the lifters in my '96 have never
> done that. Has anyone else experienced this? Is this a problem that
started
> later? I would appreciate any quick responses since I go back on the road
> tonite. Thanks, John
> Take Care & Keep On Truckin'~~~~~John
> <<'96 Dakota Sport 4x4, 3.9L 5spd>>
>
>
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