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flyboysdak
Dodge Dakota
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4/02/2002
23:57:52
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was told today by dodge i need to get the serpintine belt changed. anyone else have this problem with there dakota i have 53K on my 2000 and this is the first maintance i hav had t have done so not too bad in that aspect.. anyone out there know how much to expect and how long the repair takes.. and i know its a long shot but if its coved by warentee.. thanks
tim
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FazDak
GenII
4/03/2002
00:02:09
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Ever changed a fan or alt belt before fly?
if so you can change this one your self!!
Its cake to change and you should even have a handy little diagram on your hood of how its routed just incase you forget.
Worse come to worse go to Pep Boys or somethin and get a cheap repair manuel for your Dak.
Good luck, Scott
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Montag
Dodge Dakota
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4/03/2002
13:22:15
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As far as time wise, it should take about a minute or two. I just changed mine yesterday(well I had to put the old one back on, autozone gave me the wrong belt). If it's not covered by the warranty, try to do it yourself, because I think a dealership will charge you an arm and a leg for it.
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yo
Dodge Dakota
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4/03/2002
13:41:45
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Grab a friend to help you with holding the tensioner, should only take a few minutes to put on. I replaced mine at 50K. It really isnt a "problem" if you need to replace it, just regular maintenance that is recommended every 36k or so.
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flyboysdak
Dodge Dakota
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4/03/2002
16:36:34
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what tools do i need to to it myself.... dodge wants over 100 bucks... yuck
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punch
Dodge Dakota
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4/03/2002
17:29:52
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socket set, pull tensioner toward drivers side, the bolt does not unscrew, I did this myself, 20mins, and have limited mechanical skills.
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pyrodak
GenIII
4/03/2002
17:57:51
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Just follow the diagram that is on the inside of your engine. It is real easy. I was kinda nervous to do it myself, but it seriously was only a few minute job. And it made the truck run alot smoother.
Later,
Mark S.
98 Club Cab 4X2 SLT 3.9
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MOPARMAN13
Dodge Dakota
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4/03/2002
18:03:48
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I just turned 55,000 on my 2000 and my belt needs changed.
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yo
Dodge Dakota
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4/03/2002
21:09:02
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socket set may not work as a wrench to pull the tensioner over. either would work though
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n8 dawg
Dodge Dakota
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4/03/2002
21:41:22
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i changed mine in about 30 secs and i have a question y does it squeak? i have adjusted it about 100 times and even put the belt dressing on it a few times and it still squeaks? any ideas why it is squeaking?
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Montag
Dodge Dakota
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4/04/2002
08:27:05
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Well, when I went to get a new belt they gave me a one that is just barely too long. Is the belt tight? I didn't know you could adjust a serpintine belt.
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