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cory
Dodge Dakota
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12/27/2002
21:26:06
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what are the symptoms of the distributor bushing going bad? I think it might be cuz my 94 is startin to act a little wierd at idle.
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kcmm
Dodge Dakota
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12/27/2002
21:32:13
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My 92 6ers went bad. For me at a certian rpm range (~1200-1500 if i remember right) the truck would go on bucking fits. Basically it felt like you stabbed the brakes and released them quickly. It would do this a couple of times in rapid succession and then be fine for a random time.
mm
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Dan Blodgett
Dodge Dakota
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12/29/2002
18:36:37
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My '92 3.9 Dakota (80,000 miles) died on the freeway because of a broken distributor rotor. The mechanic recommended replacing the distributor gear and bushing, or else I could expect more broken distributor parts in the future. I believe this is a common problem with the early V6s. The truck never idled or ran oddly.
There are many postings here (www.dodgedakotas.com) related to this malady.
Dan.
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NOSDART68
Dodge Dakota
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12/30/2002
16:13:13
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I changed mine not too long ago. They are the same as a small block v8. Mine's from a 318 now.
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bluedakman
Dodge Dakota
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12/31/2002
00:35:22
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Very easy to check - remove the dist. cap and try moving the rotor back and forth, if it moves a bit - the bushing may need to be replaced. More common is the wonderfully slack timing chain they put in these engines. If yours is replaced with a factory type, make sure to install the tensioner that is available. Better still is to use an aftermarket, double-roller type (yes, even in a 3.9) I have had excellent results with either fix.
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