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EJ
Dodge Dakota
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7/29/2004
22:11:26
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 Subject: 2000 - 4.7L - 100k mile - Timing Chain
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Does anyone know when the timing chain(s) need to be replaced on the 2000 4.7L? I have just turned over 100,000 miles and want to be proactive in taking care of my baby.
Also, since she is a stock truck, is there any other major service items that need to be addressed? I did the plugs, etc. at around 60k miles, and have replaced the stock shocks and brakes. Besides that, and changing the tires every so often, not much else has been done.
Any suggestions or documents you can point me to?
What about a service manual. Where can I get a great one at a good price?
Thanks,
EJ - Dallas, TX
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CThomp
*GenIII*
7/31/2004
22:13:17
| RE: 2000 - 4.7L - 100k mile - Timing Chain
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Tie rod ends
Hub assemblies
Ball joints
Have all of these checked. If yer still runing the stockers they may have problems. I think Moog might make replacements for all. I'm not sure about the timing chain. I'd check with your manual on that. I think you can get a service manual at discount auto now.
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ccpower
Dodge Dakota
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8/02/2004
17:53:38
| RE: 2000 - 4.7L - 100k mile - Timing Chain
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I have the 2000 Dodge Dakota service manual that I bought direct from Dodge when I bought my 2000 4x4.
Under the recomended service/mileage section, there is no mention of doing any preventive maintenance on the timing chain/gear.
I personally would not worry about it unless you have a problem.
Most vehicles that recomend timing belt replacement are cars that have timing belts instead of chains. I had a Camry that had a belt, and they recomended replacement every 90K.
Don't worry about the chain and drive on!
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2ed
Dodge Dakota
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8/02/2004
18:05:19
| RE: 2000 - 4.7L - 100k mile - Timing Chain
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Timing chain doesn't need to be replaced untill 150,000
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EJ
Dodge Dakota
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8/02/2004
19:32:08
| RE: 2000 - 4.7L - 100k mile - Timing Chain
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Thanks for all the replies.
I decided to triple check and call my service guy at a local Dodge house and he verified that unless I'm hearing noises from that area of the engine, then I shouldn't worry about it.
I guess I still have a while.
Thanks again,
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kj
Dodge Dakota
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8/02/2004
19:59:01
| RE: 2000 - 4.7L - 100k mile - Timing Chain
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If you have regular spark plugs then I would suggest changing them every 30-35,000 miles. I would change the serpentine engine belt every 60,000.
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EJ
Dodge Dakota
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8/02/2004
20:30:25
| RE: 2000 - 4.7L - 100k mile - Timing Chain
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I appreciate the information. I added the Autolite plugs at around 60000 miles and since they are supposed to be good for 100k miles, I still have a while left before changing them.
I guess I do need to change the serpentine belt, though, and probably my hoses.
Thanks for the heads up.
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ccpower
Dodge Dakota
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8/03/2004
17:41:45
| RE: 2000 - 4.7L - 100k mile - Timing Chain
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The manual does recomend changing the drive belt at 60K.
I have 37K on my truck now and changed the original plugs with NGK's at 25K. I recently pulled a few out and the electrodes are already pretty worn after only 12K miles. I just bought Autolite platinums and will be putting those in soon.
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