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Phillip Murph
Dodge Dakota
8/26/2001
18:39:45
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I think my Intake Manifold Pan Gasket (Belly Pan Gasket) is leaking. However, just want to be sure before I take it to a dealer.
I am consuming a bit of oil, maybe a quart every 1,500 miles, with no leaks or drips. So, got on here and found where this can happen if the belly pan gasket is leaking.
I looked down into the throttle bottle and it seemed a bit shiny, but couldn't tell if it was oil, because the oil is so clean. So, I put a small piece of rag on a stick and put it down there. The rag did soak up some oil.
Question - Should there by any oil down there, or is any an indication that I have a leak?
Thanks for the help, just want to be as informed as possible before I call the dealer since the truck ('99 V8 5.9 L) is still under warranty.
Phillip
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Mark
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8/26/2001
23:40:23
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I just took this job on recently. It seems the oil isnt straight down from where the butterfly valve is so you might not see it by looking in there. It collects near the back of the pan. It was a big job but I had a lot of fun doing it. I wouldnt say the same if it didnt work afterwards though.
-Mark Hryckiewicz
1993 Sport RC SB 5.2L Auto
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BH-R/T
Dodge Dakota
8/27/2001
00:13:29
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This is a common problem,but before you do anything,pull a couple of spark plugs and see if they are oil fouled,(a black wetness),that will tell you if you have a leaking intake manifold because you will burn it.And unless you know you have a good dealer to go to I would recommend you do the job yourself or have a shop you TRUST do it,I try to never take my R/T to the dealer,they are scum in southern Cal.If you do it yourself look into buying the gasket from Kenne Bell,his gasket installed correctly will never leak again,I personally have seen them stand up to 10 pounds of boost from a blower.Good luck with your Dak.
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MikeN
Dodge Dakota
8/27/2001
09:52:23
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I recently replaced mine as well. I had a really bad leak (or was there for a long time) as there was a lot of oil in my intake, bad plug fouling and knocking. There is also a vaccuum leak test you can perform. I can't remember the specific steps but I'll look in my shop manual tonight and repost tomorrow with the procedure if need be. As far as I know there should be no oil in the intake .
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mark
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8/27/2001
10:39:34
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This is what your engine will look like when youre fixing it. CLICK HERE
-Mark Hryckiewicz
1993 Sport RC SB 5.2L Auto
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Travis
Dodge Dakota
8/27/2001
12:31:37
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Mark,
Just looked at you "fixing it" picture. Why did you pull the valve covers? I replaced my belly pan gasket a couple of months ago and didn't have to pull the valve covers. Was it one of those "while I'm in there" kind of things? Just wondering.
Travis
97 V6 4x4 CC
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mark
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8/27/2001
13:54:31
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The valve covers had a lip that stuck out past the edge of the heads and were in the way of taking the intake manifold off. It wasnt too big of a deal because I just flipped over the valve cover gaskets and put them back on. new gaskets woudl have set me back about $40 I think.
-Mark Hryckiewicz
1993 Sport RC SB 5.2L Auto
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13.81
Dodge Dakota
8/27/2001
14:40:56
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BlkBird
Dodge Dakota
8/27/2001
18:06:09
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Time for the M1 2bbl! They dont have belly pans...though I never had a problem with mine on the stocker either.
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Phillip Murph
Dodge Dakota
8/28/2001
22:47:02
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Thank you for all the responses. I will poke around for the "vacuum" test so I know for sure.
I know what you mean by not trusting the dealer, I have had some bad experiences myself.
Phillip
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Phillip Murph
Dodge Dakota
8/28/2001
22:47:51
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Thank you for all the responses. I will poke around for the "vacuum" test so I know for sure.
I know what you mean by not trusting the dealer, I have had some bad experiences myself.
Phillip
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dick mcbirney
Dodge Dakota
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10/08/2002
11:25:59
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my 96 V6 with 85K miles would not idle. Good local shop says I have a very bad intake manifold leak, that there is a service notice on this, and that they have done several other Dakotas with the same problem - cost will be about $600. Why does this happen? [that is, is it a meterial or assembly problem? does the gasket disintegrate or shift out of position?]
will it happen again? Are there any other service notes on 96 V6 Dakotas? Where can I review them?
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Kyle Kessler
Dodge Dakota
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12/18/2007
12:18:49
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My 93 Dodge Dakota with 184,235 miles on it, was geting 10 miles to the gallon and I replaced the Intake Manafold Pan Gasket. And now it gets aobut 13 to 16 miles to the gallon. But I would want to get what we got on a trip, 19.2 miles to the gallon.
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me
Dodge Dakota
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12/18/2007
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hey Kyle i'm curious to know more about your truck
V8 or V6? auto or stick? 4 or 2 wheel drive?
reg - extended - crew cab ?
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Kyle Kessler
Dodge Dakota
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12/18/2007
18:33:47
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Well my Dodge Dakota has a 5.2 V8 and it is an auto, 4x4 and it is an extended cab. It is the only year that has 235 horse power stock, that is some good info to have, it runs great, but it likes the gas. well thanks for the reply.
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levijenk
Dodge Dakota
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3/06/2009
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hey i have a buddy that has a 99 5.9 durango the dealership here says that he needs a intake belly pan gasket and he wants me to do it im woundering if anyone can tell me how much you have to pull off to do it and how much labor it takes
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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3/06/2009
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did you look at the picture posted earlier inthis thread? if you're going to do it for the first time, spend 20 bucks on a Chilton's or Haynes service manual.
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levijenk
Dodge Dakota
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3/06/2009
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my buddys got the manual but im just woundering about how long and and how much work ittl take he will pay me $350 bucks im just woundering if its worth it
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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3/06/2009
17:02:09
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"im just woundering if its worth it"
that depends on if your "buddy" is really picky or not. is he likely to come back to you if something's not quite right? i'm sure it'll be a good days worth of work. it all depends on skill level and amount of tools you have available.
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