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John S.
Dodge Dakota
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3/02/2002
09:40:04
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Hey everyone, I have a '97 Dakota Sport 4 banger, does this truck have a timing belt- or a chain? How often do I need to replace either? And if a chain/belt breaks will the engine be damaged? Thanks!
-John
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Dakota 2 Time
Dodge Dakota
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3/02/2002
13:52:26
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The 2.5 L 4 banger uses a timing belt. It is recommended to change it out at around 60K. Don't know what the valve clearance is so I don't know whether it'll take anything with it if it breaks.
Replaced several of these on K cars with 2.2, 2.5 and 2.5 turbos. Judging by the wear on the belt I would stick close to the 60K and not find out what happens when it breaks. Could be expensive lesson
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DAK2
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3/02/2002
15:09:42
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Timing belt break on 2.2 ,2.5 motors will not do any internal damage there is enuff clearence that
the valves won't hit pistons.
Y2K DAK 3.9L 5 Spd OS/2 Keeps going&going&going
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LEWNDI
Dodge Dakota
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3/02/2002
17:12:12
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I've always added STP fuel injector cleaner to the gas tank with each oil change,now i've heard it doesn't really do much good. Any opinions?
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LEWNDI
Dodge Dakota
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3/02/2002
17:19:59
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OOPS
Looks like I posted in the wrong spot
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John S.
Dodge Dakota
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3/02/2002
20:21:17
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Any idea how much this will cost? What other maintence items need addressed? I just bought the truck and I want to keep it running perfectly- so any ideas would be great- thanks again everyone.
-John
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2WD
Dodge Dakota
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3/03/2002
01:21:43
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>Any idea how much this will cost?
I had it done at 170,000 miles on my 91 2.5L and it cost $250 (including changing out the front seal). Not bad IMHO. Also, if the belt goes it will not do damage. The engine just stops (in 1991 at least).
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Marc
Dodge Dakota
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3/03/2002
19:13:15
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According to my Haynes manual, the 2.5 is chain driven!!!!
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2WD
Dodge Dakota
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3/03/2002
19:58:49
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>According to my Haynes manual, the 2.5 is chain driven!!!!
Time for a new manual. The V-6 is chain driven.
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mdandl
Dodge Dakota
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3/04/2002
11:37:37
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the 2.5 in 97 and newer daks are jeep engines they have chain drive not belt. it should last many miles if engine is kept serviced
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Marc
Dodge Dakota
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3/04/2002
11:42:29
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What is it you were saying 2WD???????
I thought so!
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DickEncyter
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5/31/2003
21:42:05
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I have a 93 with a 2.5. I was attempting to change the water pump before realizing what a pain in the a$$ is was. Before realizing this, I was attempting to remove the platic cover on the front of the block, and removed the bolt to which I now believe is the tensioner for the timing belt. Now when the truck is running, the belt is loose and is slapping the side of the plastic cover. Does anyone know how I can get this tightened back up and running right again?
Thanks
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