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Marster
Dodge Dakota
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4/09/2005
01:37:53
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When is a good time to replace the timing chain? Are there any indications when this should be replaced? If so, what are they? Is there a rattle??
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Dan M
Dodge Dakota
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4/10/2005
16:15:30
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Every 100k miles. Might as well replace the water pump if you are replacing the timing chain. The 3.9 does rattle, not sure about the new 3.7 or various V8s.
- Dan M
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Marster
Dodge Dakota
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4/16/2005
11:38:05
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I have 133,000 on a 1994, 3.9 V6. I had my garage check to see if they could hear any timing chain slap. According to them, they say not. I do hear valve tap but he's saying that's all it's. Does timing chain slap sound similiar?
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Dan M
Dodge Dakota
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4/16/2005
19:26:57
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A timing chain that is stretching on a 3.9 is more of a rattle than a slap - almost like a cat going bad. Do a search on here, someone posted a detailed way to check to see if the timing chain needs replacing, I think it had to do with the rotor/cap. I know someone showed me to check it by connecting a wrench onto the fan rod (behind where the fan blade sits) and rocking it back and forth. If it gives before spinning then it's time to replace the chain.
- Dan M
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93dak4x4
Dodge Dakota
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4/17/2005
00:49:54
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if you have 133k on a 3.9 your chain IS stretched. there is no if ands or buts about it, they didnt have a fluke in manufacturing that one out of every 4 worked or anything, they all sucked and you should change yours before it gets expensive.
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