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Andy
Dodge Dakota
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11/06/2006
16:04:03
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Just found this problem on my '98 V6 3.9 2WD. Midas wanted $1400 to drill & re-tap 2 bolts on each side. Took the truck to my local mechanic, and he did it for $393.
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Bri
Dodge Dakota
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11/25/2006
20:36:14
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I also have 2 broken on one side and 1 on the other side. Whats the problem here? I have done nothing but babyed my first dodge! Love the dakota, Its the 3.9l and she get soo much oil and love, but keeps takin my money!! I dont know what to do!!!
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Stiles
Dodge Dakota
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12/15/2006
13:50:19
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I have a 98 Dakota, now with +180K miles. Around 70K, I noticed an exaust sound and dismissed it, then around 100K it got worse. The dealership told me the bolts had rusted off and that it would be about $600 per side to fix, as my warranty was long expired. I never did anything about it. Its annoying but the truck still runs OK. Any ideas on the least expensive / best value way to fix would be appreciated.
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boomer
Dodge Dakota
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12/17/2006
20:36:58
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take it to a family owned shop or something like that. I wouldnt take it to any big named garage because they take advantage of the labor costs. I think it cost me like a little under 200 bucks for the dude to drill out like 3 or 4 bolts. I know it had to suck but thats why I didnt do it! plus they replaced all the bolts and put my headers on. nice to know shops like that.
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