All those are good points, but they should not be existant (or at least to
that extent) on a brand new '99.
Aaron
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----- Original Message -----
From: Tim <magnum318@bewellnet.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Sunday, September 12, 1999 1:23 PM
Subject: DML: Re: Dakota Problems...
>
>
> To have a tranny grind like you say, would be in my opinion either a
> synchro,maladjusted clutch,and considering these vehicles use a hydrolic
> clutch, I would check to see if there is enough fluid in the resevior,bent
> clutch fork, many numerous items to check over, but each one ties into the
> other,and you have to do a process of eliminating to find the source of
the
> problem which could also be a bad transmission or the fluid it uses.
> I don't have a 4-banger but to have ANY engine to drown out like you say
> can be caused by many things
> 1)- badly sealed distrubutor cap
> 2)-plug wires(factory wires are CRAP-they don't carry the current well,
> don't seal out moisture good, and are CHEAP quality
> 3)-Ignition coil---not many people think of these giving problems, but
when
> they get wet while running they can ARC the current to a ground and die
> out --look for water around the connections and water in the coil tower
that
> leads to the distributor
> 4)- again don't have a 4-banger, look at the way the air cleaner snorkle
is
> routed. If it is in a place or position that water can splash up into the
> opening-then you found the problem as to why it died out--too much water
and
> not enough air--RICH fuel condition and not enough motor to compensate to
> get rid of fuel
>
> 1)--change out the distributor cap to a better aftermarket quality (NAPA,
> AUTO ZONE, etc)
> 2)--change out the ignition wires--excellent wires are
> (MAGNACORE,TAYLOR--the auto stores also sell a life-time type plug wire
that
> a good, but the 2 I mentioned a performance shop sells them.
> 3)-check out the coil wire tower boot--if it is loose, there's your
problem,
> A boot must fit snug or tight to keep out the elements, just take a
plastic
> zip tie with the seregated edging and wrap the boot until snug-this
should
> take care of the problem
> 4)-air snorkel needs to be placed in a different place to keep out the
> unforseen elements or a aftermarket intake system needs to be looked at.
> Tim Roller
> '95 SLT+ CC 5.2 Auto 3/4 R/T
> Emerald Green
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: John Daigle <thestuff@javanet.com>
> To: <dakota-truck-digest@buffnet4.buffnet.net>
> Sent: Sunday, September 12, 1999 12:20 AM
> Subject: DML: Dakota Problems...
>
>
> > First off I'm kinda new to the list (etc, etc, etc...)
> >
> > I just a bought a new '98 Standard Cab, Long Bed, 4 cyl (lame I know),
> > manual, this past May. Gotta say I love the truck! But I do have a
> > couple problems and I've been getting the runaround from 2 local
> > dealers. I'm just curious if anyone else has had the same trouble...
> > One last thing... I'm on the digest version and I'm unsure if I'll get
> > all the replies, so if ya can, please email me directly! Thanks!
> >
> > Here's the problems I've been having...
> >
> > First of all... Reverse!! Getting into reverse. Sometimes, the shifter
> > will go in no problem. Other times, its impossible. I've tried shifting
> > to fifth then down and that still doesn't work. What I have to do is
> > throw it in neutral, let up on the clutch, push it back down then put it
> > in reverse. That works, but the gears grind (NOT GOOD!!) Anyone else
> > have this problem? One dealer says its normal another says they won't
> > even look at it cuz the other dealer said it was ok. It wouldn't bother
> > me so much as long as the gears didn't grind on me... Any help or
> > tips??
> >
> > My second problem is a rough idle. This only happens when I start it
> > cold or if its wet out. The truck will idle very low almost to the point
> > where it will stall and it has stalled a couple of times. One dealer
> > said its supposed to do that. (If this is true, then this truck sucks,
> > but I think there is defintitely something wrong). Its going into the
> > other dealer on Monday. Anyone else have this problem??
> >
> > The last thing, might actually deal with with problem #2. I was driving
> > through the city about a month ago and I hit a puddle. It wasn't a deep
> > deep puddle, but it wasn't tiny neither. When I hit it I gradually lost
> > power and the truck just died on me. Took a while, but I finally got it
> > started. I figured my distributor got wet. But if it does that on a
> > puddle that size, what am I gonna do when Spring rolls around and half
> > my city is flooded? I haven't had any problem since, but I'm thinking
> > that might have something to do with the cold/wet starts...
> >
> > I hope someone can help me!!!Thanks!
> >
> > John
>
>
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