David.. 95 was the last year they used the OHC 2.5 in the Daks.. in 96 they
went back to just using an OHV motor from the Wranglers. I'd prefer the OHC
myself. Mainly cause it's at least a Dodge motor.
Aaron Wyse
----- Original Message -----
From: <david.clement@verizon.net>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Monday, January 12, 2004 11:34 AM
Subject: Re: DML: replacing timing chain on 1998 dakota 2.5 liter
>
> Gee, A timing chain and sprockets should be a life of the vehicle part. I
would
> be looking for why you are changing it for a second time (I had 250,000
miles
> on the timing chain and sprockets in my 89 V6 with no indication that it
needed
> to be replaced). I hope you have not confused the engine you have with the
> older 2.5 OHC motor that has a timing belt that needs to be changed as a
> maintainence item.
>
> In any case the Factory Service Manual, a Chiltons Manual or Haynes manual
will
> have adequate information to do the work. A Chiltons or Haynes should be
> available at your local chain parts store such as Autozone.
>
> Dave Clement
>
>
> In article <btuhe6$pt8$1@bent.twistedbits.net>, bwgreen@ocean.otr.usm.edu
> ("Wilbur") writes:
> >
> > I would like to request your help for a min. Can anyone point me to the
> > procedures to replacing the timing chain and sprockets and/or tensioner
on
> > my 1998 4-cylinder 2.5 liter dak? It was replaced once by the dealer at
a
> > high cost, so I would like to try it this time myself. Is there a good
> > repair manual out there that covers this or a website maybe? thanks
again
> > for your time.
> >
> > Wilbur
> >
> >
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