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Glenn T.
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3/04/2001
11:50:01
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I recently purchased a 94 Dakota 4x4 SLT extended cab with a 318 V8. It is the first Dodge that I have owned in 20 years. I needed something that was very dependable because of my work, and I based my decision to purchase largely on the reliability the 318 used to have (hope it still does) and extensive conversation with the previous owner, even though I bought it from a 5-Star Dealer. If anyone has any info on things I should look out for (it has 90,000 miles), I would appreciate the info. Also, any tips on how to improve gas milage. Power is great, goodness knows it has plenty of power.
Glenn Tucker 94 Dakota SLT 4x4 V8 Extended Cab
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95DakotaV8
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3/04/2001
21:28:24
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I have a 95 4x4, the only item that has worn out was the drive chain in the NP231D transfer case. Because my truck spent 4 years driving in Colorado constantly in 4wheel drive and snow, the chain developed some slack, wore a groove in the tcase shell and destroyed the pads on the fork. Other than that, no failures, and nothing other than regular maintenance. I have 80100 miles.
Kevin Rants
95 Dakota CC SLT 4x4, 5.2L, 5spd, 3.90 rear end
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Glenn Tucker
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3/05/2001
22:07:59
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Thanks for the info. The transfer case has been rebuilt in mine also. The previous owner traded it for a new truck while it was at the dealer being rebuilt.
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95DakotaV8
GenII
3/06/2001
05:30:07
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I have put Autolite 3923 spark plugs in mine, helps with the pinging. Recently, I put ona 14x3" open air K&N filter, just barley fit but the throttle response is great. I have not gone a full tank with that yet so don't know the mpg gains are. I also bought a Mopar PCM but it has not come yet, that should help with the mpg.
When I get some time, I will probably do some work on by throttle body until I save up some more $ to buy a nice billet one.
Kevin Rants
95 Dakota CC SLT 4x4, 5.2L, 5spd, 3.90 rear end
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Glenn Tucker
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3/06/2001
21:01:01
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Thanks. What do think about an electric fan to replace the clutch fan?
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95DakotaV8
GenII
3/06/2001
21:11:48
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I don't have one but dyno results have shown good (6-10) hp gains.
Kevin Rants
95 Dakota CC SLT 4x4, 5.2L, 5spd, 3.90 rear end
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jedd
Dodge Dakota
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11/17/2005
20:39:49
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I am looking in to a 95 Dakota, the transfer case is bad. Any ideas on the cost of new or used?
Thanks,
Jedd
jedd_haynes@hotmail.com
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tcase
Dodge Dakota
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11/18/2005
13:38:32
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car-part.com will give you an idea of what the jy want for them. I paid 300 for one at a local place.
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95V6
GenII
11/19/2005
01:27:52
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$300 for transfer case? This is quite amazing price. Anywhere I search, the remanufactured NP231 is around $1000 and up.
95 3.9L 4WD V6, K&N, Gibson exh, JBA hdrs, JET stage II, MSD 6A, Rancho shocks and more..
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gen1dak
Dodge Dakota
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11/19/2005
04:00:13
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At 90K you're well within the mileage where the intake belly pan gasket fails. If you see oily residue in the inside of the intake (look down through the throttle body), that's a clue, but you will have increased pinging and rough running when it begins to fail. There's an improved gasket that's available from the dealer, as well as the M1 intake, which doesn't have the gasket as all. The shortblock is as stout as ever. The heads are more prone to cracking because they share commonality with the 5.9. The old LA heads had more beef since the ports and valves were smaller, so they were less likely to crack than the 340/360 castings.
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Joe.C
Dodge Dakota
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3/01/2006
13:10:46
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I had a 96 modle Dakota (now own a 95) the '96 was shot up but the 95 seems to hold up quite well.
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