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K.T.
Dodge Dakota
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7/01/2002
11:30:46
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I just bought a used '99 Dakota 4X4 club cab 5.2
Lt. with 40,000 mi. The guy that had it obviously
took great care of it. Runs great and looks great.
I really love it. Was wondering if anyone
had any info on problems to watch for, or general
tips for maintenance/care. thanx
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handi2
GenIII
7/01/2002
21:42:21
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Try checking out the "Dealer Recalls" page.
http://photos.yahoo.com/handi254310
2002 Quad Cab SLT Plus 4.7 Every Available Option
Access Tonnoue Cover/Bedrug/360 Air Intakez/Jet Stage 2
180 Robertshaw/Roadmaster Active Suspension
Street Scene Grill Inserts
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Dan Gruber
GenIII
7/02/2002
01:14:57
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Some common problem areas seem to be brakes (warping front and rear) and ball joints. And I've heard that the 3.9/5.2/5.9 tend to blow belly pan gaskets prematurely.
With 41,500 miles my brakes are fine (50% pad in front, 70% in rear and no warping). My ball joints are ok too. And I have no belly pan gasket to worry about.
Dan
2000 CC SLT 4.7 4X4 Auto 3.92 LSD
3 inch Performance Accesories lift & 32 inch BFG MT KM's
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WardenJ
Dodge Dakota
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7/02/2002
02:39:36
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Anyone know a permanent fix to that belly pan gasket failure issue? I've read about something called an M1 intake manifold? Is this a performance modification or something that can be used without any other modification to the engine? I'm fairly new to the dodge world and am interested in buying a dakota with the 5.2L. The other issues I have heard of before (ball joints, brakes), but this is the first I've heard of the belly pan failure. Is it really that big a concern??
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K.T.
Dodge Dakota
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7/02/2002
11:33:51
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Hey thanx for the suggetions
I'll definately take the advice
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