Re: Ouch...this is gonna hurt (sales/quality)

From: Michael Maskalans (mike-lists@tepidcola.com)
Date: Tue Jul 29 2003 - 18:24:02 EDT


On Tuesday, July 29, 2003, at 06:03 PM, Droo wrote:

>> http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/dodge_dur_oil.html
>>
>> And to think...it's the same engine in the Dakota, Ram, and Jeep as
>> well. Seen several engines replaced at the dealership as well - it's
>> not that uncommon.
>
> Which engine? The 4.7? And how can we protect ourselves from this?

these look like they're coming from 318s, but it's the 4.7s that I've
heard about having foaming issues in the valve train and on the filler
tube.

I'm confused, but not worried since if I was going to have the problem
I doubt it would wait around until 100,000 to show up. Hopefully.

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Michael Maskalans                '98 Dakota SLT CC 4x4 318
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