Re: Old 1989 Dakota needs some help

From: Barry Oliver (barrysuperhawk@insightbb.com)
Date: Wed May 09 2007 - 22:44:21 EDT


CaryChip, meet Tom, Tom, meet CaryChip....

carychip@hotmail.com wrote:
> I have an old 89 DAK 3.9 V6 2Wheeler and am trying to keep her on the road.
> Cant afford a new car and my Dad gave this to build my character he said.
>
> There is a rubber hose hanging loose from top of the
> left rear axle. Someone told me its the axle vent hose but what its for or why
> its hangin down has me scratchin my head. Its about 18 inchs long and has
> a diagonal cut on its open end. Should this be attached to something and if so
> what?
>
> She 120k miles on her and I never changed the O2 sensor and am afraid
> to try and take it off because its probably rusted on. Engine runs fine.
> Should I try and maybe make a mess of the threads or just leave it alone?
>
> One other thing: there is a heater hose I need to replace that has a metal
> gizmo
> in the middle of it (I think its a temp. sensor and right next to a prestone
> flush T). Should I just insert this gizmo and the T into the new hose?
>
> I'm not much of a mechanic but am trying to learn enough to keep my DAK going.
> I love this truck like an old dog.
>
>



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