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Ron-
01'Dakota Sport 3.9 4WD
Street,Strip,and Show!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Terrible Tom" <SilverEightynine@earthlink.net>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Friday, November 28, 2003 5:36 PM
Subject: Re: DML: New to group, considering Dakota purchase, questions and
observations
>
> Tundra Wookie wrote:
> > Hello,
> >
> > New to this server/group. I am considering purchasing a 2002 Dakota SXT
> > we
> > have at work but I have a few questions and observations.
> > Vehicle: 2002 Dakota SXT 3.9L V6 5 spd. 3.55 gears, A/C. 17K mi.
>
> Welcome to the DML!
>
> >
> > 1) Is the V6 it really as much of a dog as it seems or does this one
> > have
> > issues? The truck is a 4x4 w/3.55 gears and empty, it pretty much can't
> > hold
> > a grade in 5th gear and with a load, 5th is completely useless. If this
> > is
> > normal, besides gears, what other performance mods are there that will
> > make
> > it tolerable?
>
> The V6 isnt the "dog" everyone whines about... but in a 4x4 truck it
> won't be as good as a V8. If you have hauling or towing to do - the V6
> will just be sufficent at best. You can bolt on a super charger to get
> more bang outta the engine... usual things can help, free flowing
> exhaust, air intake etc.
>
> >
> > 2) Is there a problem with water intrusion in the rear diffs? This one
> > had
> > problems with water in the rear diff a couple of times, the only issue I
> > could see was that the end of the vent tube for the diff was laying on
> > the
> > rear spring, which has since been corrected.
>
> just relocate the vent tube to a high location - that will be best.
> Also avoid *deep* bodies of water (snicker)
>
> >
> > 3) The shift light seems somewhat erratic, indicating upshift on
> > light/moderateon acceleration, not coming on at steady state cruising in
> > gears below 5th. Is this normal?
>
> Ignore the manual upshift light - most everyone on the list will tell
> you the same thing. The shift light is not that accurate.
>
> >
> > 4) Longevity issues: what wears out, such as ball joints and stuff.
>
> Gen III Daks have had ball joint issues as well as the Durango offshoot.
> So far it hasnt been as bad as it used to be. The wonderful factory
> design of non greaseable joints sucks.
>
> >
> > 5) Any issues with the electronic 4x4 stuff?
>
> So far no electronic (knob-on-dash) issues that have popped up. The
> Knob shifter is pretty new to the Dakota... only been arounf a hand full
> of years and its reliability is yet to be determined.
>
> >
> > On the wear items, I live in the epitome of harsh environments for
> > vehicles.
> > Most of the German auto manufacturers use this place as a winter testing
> > ground.
> >
> > --TW
> >
> > "Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day.
> > Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. "
> > -Terry Pratchett
> >
>
> (cackle) with a signature line like that? You will fit in perfectly in
> the DML.
>
> Hey guys! We got a live one here!!
>
>
> --
> -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Terrible Tom -- AIM & Yahoo Name: SilverEightynine
>
> "Work is the curse of the drinking classes" -- Oscar Wilde
>
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>
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