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Chris
Dodge Dakota
11/08/2001
23:25:34
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Hey guys,
Here's my problem. I've got a 1992 Dakota LE it has 84500 miles. I recently noticed that that oil was blowing into the air cleaner. Which led me to believe I was having a compression problem. Well, the place I took it to said my rings were bad. They suggested that I should just look into getting a new motor, so, I'd like to know if anyone has any good sites to find another 3.9 or if they have any suggestions to help keep my current motor running.
Thanks!
Chris
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drew
Dodge Dakota
11/11/2001
15:22:29
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what are you looking to spend? I have a 3.9 in my dakota, but I'm looking to go bigger... Let me know here/ or e-mail me CHICKS_LIKE_IT@yahoo.com
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manny zamora
Dodge Dakota
11/12/2001
01:03:31
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to your problem with your 6, first try changing your p.c.v., it sounds like its sticking open. second, take the plugs out and inspect them, if they are full of oil, you might have worn rings. but what I am trying to comprehend is that your rings would were at only 86K. I had a 93 v-6 dak that had 145K on it, that I used for daily trans, and did not have one prolem with the engine..
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Alan
Dodge Dakota
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9/17/2003
16:25:01
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Ive got a 99 Dakota with the 3.9 in it and it seemed to be loosing a lot of power. I recently did a compression test on it and the highest compression # was only 126psi, and the lowest was 87psi. One other cilender was good(124psi) and one other was below 100 and the rest in between. Not good at all for an engine with only 47,500 miles on it. I followed up with a leakdown test and with the cilinter full of air i pulled off the breather hose and there was a horrifieing amount of air comeing out. all but 2 cylenders had a leakdown of about 65-85% leakage. Again not good. Im not sure what to do next. Definetly a rebuilt. I doubt i will get any type of warrenty. I allways keep up on maintence and oil changes too. Anyone else have these kinds of problems? Any suggestions as to what i should do now? New engine or rebuild? V8 swap??
Alan
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vern
Dodge Dakota
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9/17/2003
19:01:49
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Alan did you buy the truck new?
if you did you should be still warrantied.
check this first.
even if you bought used you may have gottin the transferable warranty.
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Alan
Dodge Dakota
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9/17/2003
20:18:27
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no, i didnt buy it new, i got it used with 32000 miles on it. Im pretty sure i didnt get any warrenty with it, but ill have to check. I have had this thing for only a year now.
Alan
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David
Dodge Dakota
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10/10/2005
16:22:44
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I was having some fun getting on the highway last month and i was kicking it up there and when i looked down the engine was running about 5 1/2 RPM. That was fine until i hit a pot hole and the engine self terminated. i still have not found an answer. I think i blew a head gasket... HELP ME!
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cuzindoug
GenIII
10/12/2005
22:09:34
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Why in the hell were you @ 5500 RPM? What makes you think the head gasket is blown? If it is smoking white with a sweet smell to the exhaust, then yes it is your head gasket.
If it ain't broke, fix it til it is.
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matt
Dodge Dakota
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10/14/2005
11:55:15
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i have no 3.9 problems i have a 2000 dodge dakota with 252,885 miles on it and it still runs stong so you people beat on your vehicles or theyre a piece of work. i go four wheeling and everything and still no problems
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Slim
Dodge Dakota
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10/14/2005
13:57:52
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yep buddy, you blew a gasket.
or threw a rod
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starks
Dodge Dakota
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10/21/2005
22:05:47
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1995 dakota, will not start-so far have changed the crankshaft position sensor, auto shutdown relay, coil, distributor pickup, and the computer. I have traced the wiring and where the one wire splices into three is good. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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cuzindoug
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10/21/2005
22:45:13
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Does it turn over? If it does, are you getting fuel to the injectors?(check fuel pressure) There is only so many things that can happen if it doesn't start. Fuel or Spark. If you are getting spark, look at fuel pump/relay, fuel filter, etc.
If it ain't broke, fix it til it is.
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Starks
Dodge Dakota
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10/22/2005
10:30:50
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I have no fuel and no spark. I feel that it is something electrical, but so far I have been unable to locate the problem.
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cuzindoug
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10/22/2005
11:24:25
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Have you checked all of the fuses? There is a fuse in the cab of the truck that feeds these sytems...I can't remember off hand which one it is, but I use to pull it when I would leave my truck sitting in the parking lot for more than a week(antitheft reasons)
If it ain't broke, fix it til it is.
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jc4598
Dodge Dakota
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10/22/2005
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I have a 1988 Dodge Dakota 4x4 sport pickup that I need a new frame for. Mine is rusting badly especially at the front shock supports and body mounts. I'm in Kentucky so if possible I need it close to here.
HELP!
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schmidtmike
Dodge Dakota
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10/23/2005
19:28:55
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jc, just buy a new truck man, get another 88 from texas or something like that, and a good solution to rust is: DON'T DRIVE IN WINTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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boogie
Dodge Dakota
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11/23/2005
19:14:48
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i have a 93 magnum , water goes strait to the oil. had the heads pressure tested and checked for warpage .heads came back good .put back together water still goes strait to the oil. took back apart dont know if the intake is bad or if the engine is shot. couldnt see any cracks.any ideas ?
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kpg712
Dodge Dakota
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11/24/2005
09:15:09
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Push the accelarator to the floor & turn it over. I'm not sure how it works but I've been told that doing so will reset the ralays{?} for the fuel pump. My Dakota was showing the same symptoms u have after the battery went dead. I did the above & it started right up. Worth a shot.
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kpg712
Dodge Dakota
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11/24/2005
09:18:07
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Above message for starks.
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shdow
Dodge Dakota
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11/25/2005
05:33:00
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I got my 1998 truck off ebay 1/2 of blue book
power everything and decent stereo I plug my ipod into it
messed up odemoter rebuild title
CPS sensor flaking out
and got a fla title in 10 days
runs new and drives straight so can't complain too much
so if your looking for dodge trucks/parts try ebay
I found mine withing 5 miles of me
when buying cars on ebay beware of scams
cop friend works car theft detective detail
and does alot of ebay burn reports
I had him run the vin before I bought
was too cheap to get a carfax.com report
Happy Holidays people
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Jerry
Dodge Dakota
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8/09/2007
05:15:50
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I have a 1996 Dakota with 150,000 miles give or take a hundred or so,A/T,EFI,4x4. Most of the time it will not start without having to keep my foot on the pedal for about 5 minutes or until it warms up it seems. Also when I go up steep hills it will lose power until it stalls and it will not start up again until a few hours later at which time I can start it up and can drive it, as long as I don't go up any hills.
Anybody else have this problem?
What to do?
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