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NewKota owner
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7/27/2004
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i recentaly just got offereed a 1993 2wd sport ext cab that has driver side damage, needs an igination, but has a visor, new tires, but needs a paint job. it has a stock 318 with 172k miles i was wonderling how long on average this motors go for and if $350 is a good deal its all repairable i just want some basic information on this truck
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.boB
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7/27/2004
22:35:34
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At 172K miles, it's going to be a money pit.
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7/27/2004
23:22:49
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...it's got a visor!!
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NewKota owner
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7/27/2004
23:59:50
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thats right the thing dont run well right now at all but this thing comes with all the bells and wistles
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Sneezer
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7/28/2004
00:28:19
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I have a 1992 318, currently has 185k miles. Still running strong. Things that you will need to look at on a truck this old and with those kind of miles:
Front end - ball joints, upper and lower control arm bushings, sway bar links and bushings, tie rod ends.
Radiator - if it is still original it will need to be replaced shortly - look at the top of the radiator. The top casing on the OEM radiator is made of plastic, and will crack near the neck. Hoses and belts may need to be replaced if not done so by the previous owner.
Engine - check the intake manifold for oil on the inside. If present it has a blown belly gasket and will need to be replaced. It will blow eventually, they all do.
Rear differential will probably need fresh fluid. If it is an LSD and stock, the clutches are probably worn out as well.
These engines are close to bulletproof, and will last a long time if properly maintained.
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DSW
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7/28/2004
03:48:59
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It's going to be a money pit like .bob said. If you have the skills to fix the truck yourself, it might not be a bad fix-er-upper. If you don't know anything about working on vehicles and need to take it to a mechanic and body shop for repairs, pass on this one. It will run you into the poor house.
Another way to look at it, you could spend $350 for the truck, another $350 to get the parts to fix it up and beat it to death.
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Ken
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7/28/2004
09:49:25
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Those years (Gen 2's) also tend to have a problem with the computer wiring harness corroding from water dripping in the engine bay, causing some of these engines to just die on the road. Not a difficult fix, but hard to find. Usually don't find it until you pull off the wiring insulation.
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NewKota owner
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7/28/2004
10:34:18
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thanks for everyones help and i plan on doing the body work my self and with some help from my buddys and on the motor i have a few ppl that can guide me.
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steven
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4/10/2015
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I have a chance to buy a 2006 dodge dakota with
300,000 miles on it for 1,000 bucks has new tranny
and power steering wverything re done so my
question is is this a good buy or should i pass.
How many more miles could i get from this engine
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daddio
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4/11/2015
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1000 bucks would only make 2 new car notes.
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