===================='97 Dakota SLT+=====================
L. John Morris<ljohn@alltel.net>
!!!!! ... your local *HEMI* owner ...!!!!!
White/Driftwood/CC/4x4/5.2L/5spd/3.92SG/FIPK clone
soon to have "Edelbrock" cat-back
==================== Reply Separator ====================
----------
> From: Chip Maurer <chip@unx.dec.com>
> To: Dakota Mailing List <dakota@ait.fredonia.edu>
> Subject: It's almost here!
> Date: Wednesday, May 21, 1997 1:37 PM
(snip)
>
> I've been on this list since January, and remember
> the following discussions with the 97's
>
> + Coolant smell from AC... Was this ever resolved?
> + Oil leaks...
> + Wind whistle/whine (or was it gearbox/transfer case?)
<
Wind whistle, which I have determine (in my case) that it is coming from
the air box that is connected to the cowl for fresh air, I'll just have to
live with it.
<
> + Black paint sprayout from wheel wells and
> other various paint problems.
<
Yes, I had overspray on the exterior fender finish from this
<
> + Alignment/tire wear (will watch for this)
> + Chrome bumber rust (will watch for this, too)
>
> Did I forget anything?
<
My windshield washer fluid was siphoning out thru the nozzles, added CC TSB
for LH series check valve.
<
> BTW - Found out that it was made without the extended
> payload option. Option was discontinued.
<
That's interesting, discontinued HU.......mmmmm.
>
> Oh yeah. I'll make sure to keep an eye open for
> fkying attack turkeys :-)
>
> I've really enjoyed your discussions over the past 4
> months. I may even put in a K&N filter or something
> like that...
<
Go for it, cheap modification, you'll love it.
BTW, Mr. Agnew is correct get the mud flaps and rocker protectors, I
recommend the heavy rubber flaps #82202910. Try this company for real nice
rocker protectors (in lieu of running boards):
CRE
Craig Rassmussen Enterprises
578 Bringhurst Dr.
Providence, Utah 84332
1-800-234-3349 (ask for brochure) about $110
This archive was generated by hypermail 2b29 : Fri Jun 20 2003 - 12:07:41 EDT