Heather,
Bolts can shear from a number of factors. To name a few; vibration, temper,
metal composition, stress, and fatigue. This covers most of the common
ones. I wouldn't wory about the bolts unless it happens again. I could
have been something as simple as someone using an incorrect hardness grade.
As far as the emergency brake goes. Just have it adjusted, or get someone
to adjust it for you. It is a very simple proceedure from under the truck.
Rich - Ashburn, VA
> ----------
> From: Heather M[SMTP:heathernlonestar@hotmail.com]
> Reply To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Sent: Thursday, November 18, 1999 11:19 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Exhaust Bolts?
>
> Ok guys, tell me if anyone else has had this problem...
>
> I started hearing my engine sound crappy about a week ago. Sounded like
> you
> put a baseball card into a ceiling fan. It'd go away about 5 minutes
> after
> the engine was running.
>
> I was concerned so I took it to the dealer. They told me the exhaust
> Bolts
> had broken off? How in the heck could that happen????? Unless they are
> some cheap bolts!
>
> Another thing. My emergency brake...when you are on an incline facing
> uphill, it slips...I know I know, put it in gear and it wont do it, but
> still, should this not happen?
>
>
> Questioning how rough I drive my Dak!
>
> Heather N Lonestar
>
> 98 Dak Sport Baby
> Intensely Bluetiful
> 30K miles
>
> http://dakotatruck.tripod.com
>
>
> ______________________________________________________
> Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
>
This archive was generated by hypermail 2b29 : Fri Jun 20 2003 - 12:19:19 EDT