OK,here we go...
1 hesitates and surges when accelerating.
2acts like it is running on 6 or 7 cylinders and has
a loud spark knock,this happened about 4 times in the
past 6 months.
3backfires into intake,this happened about 5 times so far.
4 loud popping from back of truck when turning
up into driveway....suspension????
5 12.1 MPG!!!!!!!!!!!!
6 squeaky rear suspension.
7 front tires wearing on outside.
8 loose feeling in steering wheel.
That's all I can think of right now, more to come.
Thanks for any help, Phil
> From owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net Fri Jan 15 13:39:43 1999
> From: "Bridges, Bruce" <bbridges@alarismed.com>
> To: "'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'" <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Subject: DML: Phillip, Need More data...
> Date: Fri, 15 Jan 1999 10:22:21 -0800
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> Phillip,
> You will need to describe the "poorlys" your Dak is going through to get
> fair DML daignosis! From your current description you could have any number
> of problems (other than old age)...Give us the rundown!
> Bruce "why does everyone look so young" Bridges
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Phillip Fortney [mailto:phil.fortney@amp.com]
> Sent: Friday, January 15, 1999 10:12 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Syclone Was: Some thoughts on R/T's, new cars
>
>
> I am having problems with my 1998 Dakota 5.2l 4x4.
> I have taken this piece of crap back to the dealer
> a total of 5 times including today in the past 6 months.
> The darn thing won't run right and gets 12MPG.
> Does anybody have any ideas on this problem.
>
> Phil
>
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