Didn't you post a few months ago about having a brand new hughes engines
built motor put into the truck???
Greg Conner
1996 RC
3.9 hybrid
>From: Gary Hedlin <garyhedlin@sbcglobal.net>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
>Subject: DML: Recommendation Needed
>Date: Sun, 18 Jul 2004 02:39:48 -0500
>
>
>Ok DML, I need some guidance, on 2 issues:
>
>1. I got confirmation today that my ball joints are officially shot. When
>I asked my guy for an estimate, he gave me an insane number to do the job,
>stating the entire control arm needed replacing. He even showed me on his
>estimator software where they stated it. But I know this is not right, so
>I'm wondering if there is a TSB out there detailing how the job should be
>done. I know the mechanic I use is a decent guy, but I'm hoping having a
>hard copy of a TSB would aid matters.
>
>2. Lately the truck has been consuming a lot of oil, and after checking
>the
>belly pan, I had my guy do a leak down test where he found some of my valve
>seals were leaking. So I was prepared to have him install a fresh set of
>heads, but my guy said it would be a bad idea with the amount of miles I
>have. I can understand the fact that the new heads would cause more
>pressure, but is there another way I can fix this problem without
>resorting
>to a full blown rebuild?
>
>Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
>
>
>--
>Gary Hedlin
>www.garyhedlin.com
>(slowly getting there)
>
>
>
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