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Corey Lodl
Dodge Dakota
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3/09/2003
11:54:25
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 Subject: 89 Dakota 3.9L
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i am purchasing a 89 dodge dakota w/ 3.9L v6. im getting a very good deal on it the only thing is it has a good amount of miles already. the only thing the guy told me was it needs timing chain, timing gears, and timing guide. has anyone done this b fore? is it hard to do? what do u have to take off? just water pump, fan and what not? if someone could help me out id appreciate it. another thing you can hear a ticking noise w/ this engine, is that normal or could a rod b going? any help i would appreicate it. thanx
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Jake
Dodge Dakota
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3/09/2003
18:11:58
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Hey Corey! I wouldnt worry too much about the miles, those old pushrod, iron block 6s are hearty, and like anything depending on upkeep will last a while. As far as the timing components, thats where ure ticking sound is coming from. I had my gears, chain, cover and so on replaced in my 96 little more than I year ago, solved the problem. There was a recall on timing gear for the 239 dodge engine. I bought it new in 96 and the timing chain didnt start making noise until I got about 70K on it. Im not a professional mechanic, but I'd say thats reasonable milage for something of this nature to go wrong. Wasnt hurting anything, just making an annoying sound. Far as replacing it, I let my friends little repair shop do it, wasnt that expensive and didnt take long to finish. Let me know if any of this helped. Good luck!
Jake
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