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Jerry
Dodge Dakota
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1/04/2007
11:37:55
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 Subject: Rainwater leak
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I have a 2000 Dakota (an RT quad cab). Recently I noticed the sound of sloshing water inside the cab while driving. When I lifted up the floormat on the passenger side, the carpet was soaked. I pulled out trim, lifted the carpet and found quite a bit of water in front and in the back passenger side. At first I thought the door seal was leaking. Later, I found this not to be the case. The leak was coming from the sidewall directly across from where the passenger's right foot would be. There is a small machined hole right at the base of the A-pillar (forward of the dooor hinge) that water was flowing out of. Evidently, there must be some type of drain plugged somewhere and the water is backing up and coming out the machined hole. I checked the drivers side, and this hole at the base of the A-pillar / sidewall is not there. Anyone else ever have a problem like this before? I'd hate to think of how much water would get in if the vehicle was left outside unattended for a long period. What I found was bad enough.
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scamsoil
Dodge Dakota
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1/04/2007
23:43:46
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get 2 quarts of amsoil
aply a liberal coat to the area where the leak is suspected let set for 5 minutes
then rub it in and buff
if this doesnt work drink the remaining oil
your truck might still leak but youll live to be 150
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partsmanager
Dodge Dakota
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1/05/2007
19:09:19
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Jerry is that the Antenna lead cable hole? check the rear half of the fender well at the bottom this is part of the drain for the cowl screen its prob. blocked with leaves and road grit that wash down from the cowlscreen/AC intake.
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Jerry
Dodge Dakota
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1/11/2007
23:29:17
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I have no idea what it is for. There is no antenna cable or anything else coming out of it. I'll try to clean out the area you mentioned. What you are saying sounds like the problem from what I have seen. Thanks a bunch for the tip.
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partsmanager
Dodge Dakota
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1/13/2007
12:46:43
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Hope it solves your problem and i woulf find a rubber plug or mastic patch to put over that hole when your done.
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