DML Digest wrote:
>
> DML Digest Friday, April 2 1999 Volume 04 : Number 522
>
> The subjects discussed in this digest are:
> ==========
> Re: DML: Leach headers on 318
> Re: DML: Re: JBA Y-pipe group buy-important...
> Re: DML: Where's my woofer????
> DML: Vacation...Later!!
> DML: Dealer trying to bend me over. . .(LONG)
> DML: Cayuga International Dragway this Saturday 4/3/99 ?
> Re: DML: Dealer trying to bend me over. . .(LONG)
> DML: Re: Dealer trying to bend me over. . .(LONG)
> Re: DML: Busted Dak and Viper-truck question
> Re: DML: Re: Torque Vs. Horsepower (long)
> DML: Re: Flowmaster
> DML: Re: Dealer trying to bend me over. . .(LONG)
> Re: DML: Re: weight and stuff
> Re: DML: Cayuga International Dragway this Saturday 4/3/99 ?
> Re: DML: Re: RE: E-way R/T spank
> DML: RE: Re: Dealer trying to bend me over. . .(LONG)
> Re: DML: RE: E-way R/T spank
> RE: DML: Dealer trying to bend me over. . .(LONG)
> DML: Gibson Split Rear Catback Owners....
> DML: Re: Check this out!
> Re: DML: Check this out!
> DML: Elect Fuel pump - going bad? '98
> DML: Re: RE: Where's my woofer????
> DML: Back with spank
> DML: Re: Back with spank
> DML: Autobahn Wholesale Inc.
> re: DML: Dakota R/T : 2 Birds : 0
> DML: I saw a "T-Rex" last night!!!!
> Re: DML: MSD vs. Accel
> Re: DML: Re: JBA Y-pipe group buy-important...
> Re: DML: Gibson Split Rear Catback Owners....
> Re: DML: Where's my woofer????
> DML: Re: MSD vs. Accel
> DML: Truck Nationals @ Carlisle
> Re: DML: I saw a "T-Rex" last night!!!!
> Re: DML: Cayuga International Dragway this Saturday 4/3/99 ?
> Re: DML: Re: MSD vs. Accel
> Re: DML: Re: MSD vs. Accel
> Re: DML: ATTN:SmokinDakota... a posible fix WAS: dealer trying to bend me over
> Re: DML: Where's my woofer????
> Re: DML: Leach headers on 318
> Re: DML: Welcome me :)
> Re: DML: JET info
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Date: Fri, 02 Apr 1999 00:01:00 -0500
> From: Bob H <torch@triplet.net>
> Subject: Re: DML: Leach headers on 318
>
> Why is it a 'so-called' y-pipe?
>
> At 06:21 PM 3/31/99 -0600, you wrote:
> >Mst29@aol.com wrote:
> >>
> >> Doug thorley used to make the headers for the older daks right?i thought
> they
> >> were good . why a switch? dt's are tri-y . aren't leach headers regular
> >> headers?
> >Leach are tri y and come with a so called y-pipe. All for 440.00 and
> >they install easy, as headers go. Alan S.
> >
> >
> ~~~~~Bob
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Fri, 2 Apr 1999 00:05:18 EST
> From: Dester243@aol.com
> Subject: Re: DML: Re: JBA Y-pipe group buy-important...
>
> Okay, i just got off the phone with TRUCK PERFORMANCE CENTER. it's website
> is
> www.truckperformance.com
> Eric, whom i talked to. said he'd beat ANY PRICE we can come up with... he
> just needs to know how many people are in it, and also what the price range
> is. i'm ordering a stage II chip from him for 219. he said all prices can
> be beat..
> - -Dester
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Fri, 2 Apr 1999 00:10:04 EST
> From: Dester243@aol.com
> Subject: Re: DML: Where's my woofer????
>
> WOW!! 100-150 amps? don't we just need ONE amp? just messing, you probably
> mean watts. but.. i bought an mtx thunder form. cost:300 dollars with
> shipping.. it comes with a custom stealth plastic molded box with 2 10"
> thunder 5000 subs. great sub, but i replaced them with something else..
> anyways. there's no cheap way into car stereo. either do you it right the
> first time, or you repeatedly keep on buying lesser expensive stuff that will
> cost more than buying it right in the beginning.
> - -Dester
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 01 Apr 1999 22:15:44 -0700
> From: "Pedro J. Diaz" <pjdmd@mho.net>
> Subject: DML: Vacation...Later!!
>
> Going home to Puerto Rico to visit grandma for a while.... and get some
> sun. Whoo hoo.
>
> Be safe in your Daks.
>
> Pedro Diaz.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 1 Apr 1999 21:14:45 -0800
> From: SmokinDakota <smokindakota@email.msn.com>
> Subject: DML: Dealer trying to bend me over. . .(LONG)
>
> First the Bad News:
> Does everyone remember how I striped my screw to adjust my driver headlight.
> Well, today the dak was at the dealer to get fixed, after they sent a
> postcard to tell me my part was in. What ever happened to the good old phone
> call? Well, after leaving it there the whole day I come back and they
> haven't installed it yet. They are just about to when my "service advisor"
> comes to tell me it isn't warrantable. I understand, since I performed the
> damage. But he goes on to tell me its going to cost $400+. I don't think so.
> He goes to show me the part they ordered and its a whole new headlight
> assembly, including headlight and amber corner signal. I went on to say I
> don't need all of, especially since I replaced the corners for clear ones.
> He goes on to say well thats the only way we can fix it. Needless to say, I
> would rather be blinding oncoming drivers than paying $400 for a damn screw.
> So I need your guys help? What should I do? How can I get that screw
> removed? Anyone have an extra headlight assembly they wanna get rid of for a
> 97+ Dak?
>
> The Good News:
> 1. Leak under passenger side floormat, caused by faulty grommet near cowl.
> Replace entire carpet :) with new carpet.
> 2. Chipping paint on front bumper, going to be painted. Still need to talk
> to body shop about an appointment and color.
> 3. While taking my girlfriend home this evening, I spot an Intense Blue R/T.
> At least I think it was, he had no decals. He rolled down the window and
> complimented me on my truck, his exact words were "nice little truck". Of
> course, I complimented him back, But didn't get a chance to tell him about
> the show. Oh well, I'm sure I'll be seeing him around.
>
> Steven 2me
> http://www.smokindakota.com
> AOL Instant Message = SmknDakTrk
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Fri, 02 Apr 1999 00:29:44 -0500
> From: Jon Steiger <stei0302@cs.fredonia.edu>
> Subject: DML: Cayuga International Dragway this Saturday 4/3/99 ?
>
> Just wondering if anyone was planning on going to Cayuga Dragway
> Saturday? (tomorrow) I've got an appointment for Friday to get the winter
> junk steam cleaned off my engine so I can install all my summer "go-fast
> parts". I was just wondering if anyone else was thinking about going? I
> won't be racing as seriously as I would a normal wed. night at NYIRP, but I
> figure it would be fun to make a few runs, get to meet up with my fellow
> DMLers again, and mebbe even race 'em. :-) If it rains, we could always
> do a sort've "mini DML meet" and go out to get some lunch or something...
>
> In case you missed it, here is Bob's original post:
>
> - ---------------------------------------------------------
> Anyone interested in going to Cayuga 1/4-mile track
> on Sat. Apr. 3. It's opening day ... drivers and
> spectators free ... 10am to 4pm.
>
> Cayuga is about 50 mi. from the Peace Bridge on
> Hwy 3 (a 2-lane with speed limit of 50 mph).
>
> Bob
> Burlington, Ontario
> - ---------------------------------------------------------
>
> I found a web site for 'em, including a map at=
> http://www.cayugadragway.com/
>
> Here's a blurb about the event from the "news" section of the web site:
>
> - ---------------------------------------------------------
> CAYUGA INTERNATIONAL DRAGWAY PARK OPENS TO PUBLIC TO HELP RAISE MONEY AND
> AWARENESS FOR KEEGAN JAMES KEARNS DAVIDSON!!!!!
>
> FREE ADMISSION, FREE RACING FOR EVERYONE, MEDIA RACE, HIGH POWER ROCKETS,
> ENTERTAINMENT FOR OPENING DAY AT DRAGWAY PARK!!!!!
>
> Cayuga, ON - With a very successful 1998 racing season, Cayuga
> International Dragway Park will once again open its gates for the 1999
> season and offer a free fun filled day at the race track on April 3rd at
> 9:00 A.M. Along with the free racing program, Cayuga International Dragway
> Park Management will request that a non-mandatory small donation be made to
> local boy, Keegan James Kearns Davidson, who has been diagnosed with a very
> rare disease called "Total Intestinal Hirschsprung" - the disease means
> that the 3 =BD month old Keegan needs a stomach, small bowel, pancreas and
> liver transplant to stay alive.
>
> Track Manager, Neale Armstrong says that "We are giving back to the
> community for their support, from management to staff, Keegan needs the
> communities support, and that is what were doing, a local track helping out
> the local community".
>
> Donations can be made at the front entrance of Dragway Park on April 3rd
> starting at 9:00 A.M., besides the opening day, please contact Jill Kearns
> (Keegan's Aunt) at (905) 698-1706 or E-mail akearns@direct.com=20
>
> Along with the free racing and spectating at Dragway Park, the second
> annual Dragway Park "battle of the media". Featuring some of Canada's most
> recognized radio personalities like Jon "Gonzo" Mark of Q107 evening show,
> Defending Champion Pat "the fastest radio salesrep" Gonsalves of Q107 will
> be heating it up against 97.7 HTZFM's "Dangerous" Dan Paulin and morning
> co-host and sports director Joe Cahill, Ray Greenspon of Y95.3 will try to
> take the title of "fastest salesrep". Other media representatives include
> Inside Track Motorsport News and Performance Racing News battling it out
> for rights to the Dragway Park print media champion.
>
> Anthony Cesaroni of the North American Propulsion and Aerospace Society
> will be giving a demonstration on the sport of HIGH POWERED ROCKET FLYING.
> According to Cesaroni "It's very loud, lots of smoke and flames" he
> continues "the largest rocket is fifteen feet high and will be launched to
> about 8000 feet using a video camera and recovery parachutes".
>
> Headlining the Entertainment will be the 1998 Canadian Grand National
> "Elvis Impersonation" Champion, Jay Zanier.
>
> MORE INFORMATION CONTACT MIKE KONDERKA 1-(905)-714-0990 or the race track.=
> =20
> - ---------------------------------------------------------
>
> -Jon-
>
> .--- stei0302@cs.fredonia.edu ------------------------------------.
> | Affiliations: DoD, EAA, MP Race Team, NMA, SPA, USUA. RP-SEL |
> | '96 Dodge Dakota v8 SLT CC (14.58@93.55), '96 Kolb FireFly 447 |
> `----------------------- http://www.cs.fredonia.edu/~stei0302/ ---'
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Fri, 2 Apr 1999 00:30:10 EST
> From: Dester243@aol.com
> Subject: Re: DML: Dealer trying to bend me over. . .(LONG)
>
> I feel for you man. i was toying with the lil plastic piece on the end of
> the shifter and accidently broke it. damn stupid piece of plastic. well..
> I went to my dealer and he tried to sell me the WHOLE ENTIRE shifter column.
> cost? a lot. i didn't even bother to ask. went to my local wal-mart and
> bought some plastic to plastic super glue. have had no problems since..
>
> i'd suggest a junk yard or something. OR. wait until no one is at the
> dealer ship and simply slip in unnoticed and take the screw. they probably
> wouldn't ever find out. watch out for security cameras tho..
> - -Dester
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 1 Apr 1999 23:33:11 -0600
> From: mrdancer <mrdancer@camalott.com>
> Subject: DML: Re: Dealer trying to bend me over. . .(LONG)
>
> See if you can find an "easy-out" that is small enough. If you're not
> familiar with an easy-out, it's a small, screw-looking thingy except that
> the threads are backwards. You basically drill into the stripped screw or
> bolt, then screw the easy-out into it backwards (counter-clockwise). As it
> screws in tighter, it should begin to twist the stripped screw back out
> (counter-clockwise). Most good tool stores should carry them.
>
> '92 Dak CC 2wd 318 3.55
> '84 GoldWing Interstate
>
> - ----- Original Message -----
> From: SmokinDakota
> > Does everyone remember how I striped my screw to adjust my driver
> headlight.
> > So I need your guys help? What should I do? How can I get that screw
> > removed? Anyone have an extra headlight assembly they wanna get rid of for
> a
> > 97+ Dak?
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Fri, 2 Apr 1999 00:34:03 -0500 (EST)
> From: William Blount Arthur <m990198@nadn.navy.mil>
> Subject: Re: DML: Busted Dak and Viper-truck question
>
> No it didnt it was only white/blue stripes. All the blue/ wht stripes are
> indy trucks, '96 models. There are no '97 or '98 model indy trucks.
>
> Bill
> '97 SS/T
>
> On Thu, 1 Apr 1999, Jon Steiger wrote:
>
> > At 06:31 PM 4/1/99 , you wrote:
> > >they did not make such a truck but there is a conversion company called viper,
> > >the blue with white stripes are Official Indy Trucks about 2500 built and the
> > >other color trucks with stripes are sst trucks full production. SST did not
> > >come blue with white stripes .
> >
> > One little correction... The SS/T did indeed come in blue w/white
> > stripes. (In fact, that appears to have been the most popular paint
> > scheme, based soley on the SS/Ts that I've seen on the road and track.)
> > They also came in black w/silver stripes and red w/silver (or was it
> > white?) stripes.
> >
> > -Jon-
> >
> > .--- stei0302@cs.fredonia.edu ------------------------------------.
> > | Affiliations: DoD, EAA, MP Race Team, NMA, SPA, USUA. RP-SEL |
> > | '96 Dodge Dakota v8 SLT CC (14.58@93.55), '96 Kolb FireFly 447 |
> > `----------------------- http://www.cs.fredonia.edu/~stei0302/ ---'
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 1 Apr 1999 23:44:58 -0600
> From: "|< R |>" <krp@netnitco.net>
> Subject: Re: DML: Re: Torque Vs. Horsepower (long)
>
> Torque is work.
> Horsepower is a rate.
>
> |{eith R. Phelps
> krp at netnitco dot net
>
> Cat..... the other white meat.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 1 Apr 1999 23:47:30 -0600
> From: boydmcguire@mindspring.com
> Subject: DML: Re: Flowmaster
>
> Depends..Most people on the list use the 2.5 b/c w/ the 3.0 inch you lose
> some low end torque, which doesnt seem to occur w/ the 2.5
>
> Blake
> '93 LE Silver/White
> 4x2 Auto
> 5.2L 318cu V-8
> - -----Original Message-----
> From: brock skoloda <glock2340@yahoo.com>
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Date: Thursday, April 01, 1999 10:06 PM
> Subject: DML: Flowmaster
>
> >Can someone tell me the pipe size on a 99 v6. It seems everyone on the
> >list is using 2.5 flowmasters. I went to the local truck store today
> >and the flowmaster books are showing a 3 inch in/out for the 99. I
> >ordered the 3", and the salesman said I could return it if it was the
> >wrong size. I would like to find out before I go ripping the old
> >muffler out.
> >
> >Also, is there any performance advantages with the two chamber over the
> >three chamber. I would rather not ride around with a louder exhause in
> >a v6 if the 3 chamber did the same job.
> >
> >Thanks
> >
> >Eric
> >_________________________________________________________
> >Do You Yahoo!?
> >Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 1 Apr 1999 23:51:35 -0600
> From: boydmcguire@mindspring.com
> Subject: DML: Re: Dealer trying to bend me over. . .(LONG)
>
> $400???? Wow! Some moron smashed in my corner light on my 93 Dak, and I
> found a headlight assembly for $86! Even AutoZone said a new one would only
> be $99! Why is yours so high?
> Blake
> '93 LE Silver/White
> 4x2 Auto
> 5.2L 318cu V-8
> - -----Original Message-----
> From: SmokinDakota <smokindakota@email.msn.com>
> To: Dakota Mailing List <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Date: Thursday, April 01, 1999 11:17 PM
> Subject: DML: Dealer trying to bend me over. . .(LONG)
>
> >First the Bad News:
> >Does everyone remember how I striped my screw to adjust my driver
> headlight.
> >Well, today the dak was at the dealer to get fixed, after they sent a
> >postcard to tell me my part was in. What ever happened to the good old
> phone
> >call? Well, after leaving it there the whole day I come back and they
> >haven't installed it yet. They are just about to when my "service advisor"
> >comes to tell me it isn't warrantable. I understand, since I performed the
> >damage. But he goes on to tell me its going to cost $400+. I don't think
> so.
> >He goes to show me the part they ordered and its a whole new headlight
> >assembly, including headlight and amber corner signal. I went on to say I
> >don't need all of, especially since I replaced the corners for clear ones.
> >He goes on to say well thats the only way we can fix it. Needless to say, I
> >would rather be blinding oncoming drivers than paying $400 for a damn
> screw.
> >So I need your guys help? What should I do? How can I get that screw
> >removed? Anyone have an extra headlight assembly they wanna get rid of for
> a
> >97+ Dak?
> >
> >The Good News:
> >1. Leak under passenger side floormat, caused by faulty grommet near cowl.
> >Replace entire carpet :) with new carpet.
> >2. Chipping paint on front bumper, going to be painted. Still need to talk
> >to body shop about an appointment and color.
> >3. While taking my girlfriend home this evening, I spot an Intense Blue
> R/T.
> >At least I think it was, he had no decals. He rolled down the window and
> >complimented me on my truck, his exact words were "nice little truck". Of
> >course, I complimented him back, But didn't get a chance to tell him about
> >the show. Oh well, I'm sure I'll be seeing him around.
> >
> >Steven 2me
> >http://www.smokindakota.com
> >AOL Instant Message = SmknDakTrk
> >
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 15 Mar 1999 23:56:59 -0600
> From: Michael Clark <magnumv8@wt.net>
> Subject: Re: DML: Re: weight and stuff
>
> My '98 R/T rc weighs 3,980 lbs. I weighed it at TX Motorplex. Alan S.
>
> My '93 weighed 3,795 at HRP last time I was there. Little heavier than I
> though. That is if the scales were calibrated properly.
>
> - ---Mike, near Houston.--- http://www.mikesdakota.com
> '93 V8 4X2
> Houston Area DML Meet Page
> http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/downs/9221
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Fri, 02 Apr 1999 01:00:52 -0800
> From: Mopar Ed <98dakota@home.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: Cayuga International Dragway this Saturday 4/3/99 ?
>
> im goin i think
>
> Ed
>
> Jon Steiger wrote:
> >
> > Just wondering if anyone was planning on going to Cayuga Dragway
> > Saturday? (tomorrow) I've got an appointment for Friday to get the winter
> > junk steam cleaned off my engine so I can install all my summer "go-fast
> > parts". I was just wondering if anyone else was thinking about going? I
> > won't be racing as seriously as I would a normal wed. night at NYIRP, but I
> > figure it would be fun to make a few runs, get to meet up with my fellow
> > DMLers again, and mebbe even race 'em. :-) If it rains, we could always
> > do a sort've "mini DML meet" and go out to get some lunch or something...
> >
> > In case you missed it, here is Bob's original post:
> >
> > ---------------------------------------------------------
> > Anyone interested in going to Cayuga 1/4-mile track
> > on Sat. Apr. 3. It's opening day ... drivers and
> > spectators free ... 10am to 4pm.
> >
> > Cayuga is about 50 mi. from the Peace Bridge on
> > Hwy 3 (a 2-lane with speed limit of 50 mph).
> >
> > Bob
> > Burlington, Ontario
> > ---------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > I found a web site for 'em, including a map at http://www.cayugadragway.com/
> >
> > Here's a blurb about the event from the "news" section of the web site:
> >
> > ---------------------------------------------------------
> > CAYUGA INTERNATIONAL DRAGWAY PARK OPENS TO PUBLIC TO HELP RAISE MONEY AND
> > AWARENESS FOR KEEGAN JAMES KEARNS DAVIDSON!!!!!
> >
> > FREE ADMISSION, FREE RACING FOR EVERYONE, MEDIA RACE, HIGH POWER ROCKETS,
> > ENTERTAINMENT FOR OPENING DAY AT DRAGWAY PARK!!!!!
> >
> > Cayuga, ON - With a very successful 1998 racing season, Cayuga
> > International Dragway Park will once again open its gates for the 1999
> > season and offer a free fun filled day at the race track on April 3rd at
> > 9:00 A.M. Along with the free racing program, Cayuga International Dragway
> > Park Management will request that a non-mandatory small donation be made to
> > local boy, Keegan James Kearns Davidson, who has been diagnosed with a very
> > rare disease called "Total Intestinal Hirschsprung" - the disease means
> > that the 3 ½ month old Keegan needs a stomach, small bowel, pancreas and
> > liver transplant to stay alive.
> >
> > Track Manager, Neale Armstrong says that "We are giving back to the
> > community for their support, from management to staff, Keegan needs the
> > communities support, and that is what were doing, a local track helping out
> > the local community".
> >
> > Donations can be made at the front entrance of Dragway Park on April 3rd
> > starting at 9:00 A.M., besides the opening day, please contact Jill Kearns
> > (Keegan's Aunt) at (905) 698-1706 or E-mail akearns@direct.com
> >
> > Along with the free racing and spectating at Dragway Park, the second
> > annual Dragway Park "battle of the media". Featuring some of Canada's most
> > recognized radio personalities like Jon "Gonzo" Mark of Q107 evening show,
> > Defending Champion Pat "the fastest radio salesrep" Gonsalves of Q107 will
> > be heating it up against 97.7 HTZFM's "Dangerous" Dan Paulin and morning
> > co-host and sports director Joe Cahill, Ray Greenspon of Y95.3 will try to
> > take the title of "fastest salesrep". Other media representatives include
> > Inside Track Motorsport News and Performance Racing News battling it out
> > for rights to the Dragway Park print media champion.
> >
> > Anthony Cesaroni of the North American Propulsion and Aerospace Society
> > will be giving a demonstration on the sport of HIGH POWERED ROCKET FLYING.
> > According to Cesaroni "It's very loud, lots of smoke and flames" he
> > continues "the largest rocket is fifteen feet high and will be launched to
> > about 8000 feet using a video camera and recovery parachutes".
> >
> > Headlining the Entertainment will be the 1998 Canadian Grand National
> > "Elvis Impersonation" Champion, Jay Zanier.
> >
> > MORE INFORMATION CONTACT MIKE KONDERKA 1-(905)-714-0990 or the race track.
> > ---------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > -Jon-
> >
> > .--- stei0302@cs.fredonia.edu ------------------------------------.
> > | Affiliations: DoD, EAA, MP Race Team, NMA, SPA, USUA. RP-SEL |
> > | '96 Dodge Dakota v8 SLT CC (14.58@93.55), '96 Kolb FireFly 447 |
> > `----------------------- http://www.cs.fredonia.edu/~stei0302/ ---'
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Fri, 2 Apr 1999 01:04:04 EST
> From: Rekker21@aol.com
> Subject: Re: DML: Re: RE: E-way R/T spank
>
> In a message dated 4/1/99 11:07:55 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> stei0302@cs.fredonia.edu writes:
>
> << Yep, that I do... But Eric lives in MI, so that's an even longer drive.
> :-)
> >>
> Man your not kiddin! Id rather drive to Jons though! Jon, do you have a
> poll barn?=0)
> Eric
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 1 Apr 1999 22:06:46 -0800
> From: SmokinDakota <smokindakota@email.msn.com>
> Subject: DML: RE: Re: Dealer trying to bend me over. . .(LONG)
>
> It's a dealer. Everything is expensive and takes forever to complete. While
> I was waiting in the 6 person line to "cash out", there were a lot of
> unhappy customers. One guy was pissed cause he got a check engine light in
> his Neon and they charged him $70 just to get the code. But they found
> nothing wrong, and "couldn't duplicate the problem". Wonder how many times
> they have used that one? For my part alone it was $250. The part is the
> COMPLETE assembly, headlight, turn signal and housing. If anyone has
> installed their clear lens they should know the housing I am talking about.
> You know, the part where you have to snap the lens back into. Your truck is
> the older model so it might be different.
>
> Steven 2me
> http://www.smokindakota.com
> AOL Instant Message = SmknDakTrk
>
> - -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net]On Behalf Of
> boydmcguire@mindspring.com
> Sent: Thursday, April 01, 1999 9:52 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Re: Dealer trying to bend me over. . .(LONG)
>
> $400???? Wow! Some moron smashed in my corner light on my 93 Dak, and I
> found a headlight assembly for $86! Even AutoZone said a new one would only
> be $99! Why is yours so high?
> Blake
> '93 LE Silver/White
> 4x2 Auto
> 5.2L 318cu V-8
> - -----Original Message-----
> From: SmokinDakota <smokindakota@email.msn.com>
> To: Dakota Mailing List <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Date: Thursday, April 01, 1999 11:17 PM
> Subject: DML: Dealer trying to bend me over. . .(LONG)
>
> >First the Bad News:
> >Does everyone remember how I striped my screw to adjust my driver
> headlight.
> >Well, today the dak was at the dealer to get fixed, after they sent a
> >postcard to tell me my part was in. What ever happened to the good old
> phone
> >call? Well, after leaving it there the whole day I come back and they
> >haven't installed it yet. They are just about to when my "service advisor"
> >comes to tell me it isn't warrantable. I understand, since I performed the
> >damage. But he goes on to tell me its going to cost $400+. I don't think
> so.
> >He goes to show me the part they ordered and its a whole new headlight
> >assembly, including headlight and amber corner signal. I went on to say I
> >don't need all of, especially since I replaced the corners for clear ones.
> >He goes on to say well thats the only way we can fix it. Needless to say, I
> >would rather be blinding oncoming drivers than paying $400 for a damn
> screw.
> >So I need your guys help? What should I do? How can I get that screw
> >removed? Anyone have an extra headlight assembly they wanna get rid of for
> a
> >97+ Dak?
> >
> >The Good News:
> >1. Leak under passenger side floormat, caused by faulty grommet near cowl.
> >Replace entire carpet :) with new carpet.
> >2. Chipping paint on front bumper, going to be painted. Still need to talk
> >to body shop about an appointment and color.
> >3. While taking my girlfriend home this evening, I spot an Intense Blue
> R/T.
> >At least I think it was, he had no decals. He rolled down the window and
> >complimented me on my truck, his exact words were "nice little truck". Of
> >course, I complimented him back, But didn't get a chance to tell him about
> >the show. Oh well, I'm sure I'll be seeing him around.
> >
> >Steven 2me
> >http://www.smokindakota.com
> >AOL Instant Message = SmknDakTrk
> >
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 16 Mar 1999 00:11:30 -0600
> From: Michael Clark <magnumv8@wt.net>
> Subject: Re: DML: RE: E-way R/T spank
>
> I had thought that maybe the sway bar deletion was because of the wheel and
> tire combo MarkIII put on. I wondered if it was a clearance issue. BUT at
> the Bastrop meet I saw another MarkIII (with same wheels and tires) that had
> the stock sway bar on there.... Too bad i can't get the dealer to put one
> on for free like those brake shields huh. Oh well I'm saving for an addco
> bar anyway.
>
> - ---Mike, near Houston.--- http://www.mikesdakota.com
> '93 V8 4X2
> Houston Area DML Meet Page
> http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/downs/9221
>
> - ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Rekker21@aol.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 1999 10:28 PM
> Subject: Re: DML: RE: E-way R/T spank
>
> > In a message dated 3/31/99 6:42:40 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> magnumv8@wt.net
> > writes:
> >
> > << From what I was told, in
> > 93 especially there were some which just didn't have them. It sucks too.
> >>
> > Thats bizarre! Ive never heard of that. Why would some come with one and
> > others without?
> > Eric
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 1 Apr 1999 22:09:12 -0800
> From: SmokinDakota <smokindakota@email.msn.com>
> Subject: RE: DML: Dealer trying to bend me over. . .(LONG)
>
> Unfortunately, It not as easy as putting the screw back in. It taking the
> thing out thats hard. Its at a funky angle and had rust on it, so it was
> bound to happen sooner or later. Most of the junkyard around don't have
> newer trucks, but hey its worth a try.
>
> Steven 2me
> http://www.smokindakota.com
> AOL Instant Message = SmknDakTrk
>
> - -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net]On Behalf Of
> Dester243@aol.com
> Sent: Thursday, April 01, 1999 9:30 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Dealer trying to bend me over. . .(LONG)
>
> I feel for you man. i was toying with the lil plastic piece on the end of
> the shifter and accidently broke it. damn stupid
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