Re: '93 Dakota Sport 3.9V-6 Magnum Auto w/ Tow Package. Bolt-on Performance Options?

From: Bill Countie (wgcount@husc.harvard.edu)
Date: Mon Oct 21 1996 - 15:47:47 EDT


On Mon, 21 Oct 1996, Wade Mintz wrote:

> >
> >>I've noticed that I have a lot of VALVE/LIFTER noise. A local tune-up
> >>mechanic says that this is normal in MOPAR engines? Any input on that?
> >
> >I have an 89 3.9l v6 with 201,000 miles and it makes no lifter noise. As far
> >as I am concerned if you have VALVE/LIFTER noise either the lifters are shot,
> > rockers are worn or valve guides are worn.
> >
> Outch! Guess I'd better get it in to the DODGE dealer and have them
> check it out. The truck only has 53k on it, and the engine looks like
> new. I certainly hope there's no problem with wear, but then I don't
> know how the previous owner (1 local owner) drove the vehicle.

Hey! There may not be a problem! It may just be the Injectors clicking.
Dave doesn't have this type of delivery system, the multiport sounds like
a dozen people at a knitting bee....
>
> >Dave Clement
> >89 4x4 LE
> >
>
> ~~Mintz Computer Services~~
> ~~3595 Canton Road~~
> ~~Suite A9179~~
> ~~Marietta, GA 30066~~
>

1994 Dakota 5.2l 5 speed (R/T in progress)
Bill Countie
e-mail wgcount@husc7.harvard.edu

 



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