BeerHat
Dodge Dakota
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11/23/2007
02:43:53
|  RE: smoke in the crank case
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Congratulations. You've probably broken an exhaust manifold stud on the right side (probably closest to the cab, break is hidden under the exhaust manny cover). I'd even wager the left one is busted too. :O)
Actually, I JUST had the same problem with my 01 4.7 a few weeks ago, luckily the busted studs backed out pretty easily, they're just a bugger to get to. If you have pretty good dexterity and can work in cramped places, you shouldn't need to pull the wheel wells out. However, do yourself a favor and pull the airbox assembly out beforehand. Makes for a much easier day.
Those rear studs are a dealer part, pretty cheap, 2 bux each or so.
g'luck.
Dan
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