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I am looking to but a 2005 Dak quad cab SLT in the next week and I want the 6 speed tranny, but none of the dealers around New Orleans have one. I am very reluctant to buy one without driving one. i like shifting for myself and more importantly, by not opting for the $1,000 auto, I can afford the V8. Are there any brave souls who have the new getrag 6 speed. Also, I will be pulling a boat, and i can't get the Limited slip differential with the 6 speed. Boat weighs about 2500 with motor and trailer. Which do you think is more important, the 6 or the LSD? Thanks.
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Replying to: kreweroux (May 06, 2005 12:57 pm) However, when I bought the '05, the 6 spds. were not yet being shipped, so I went ahead and got an auto (which was surprising to the dealer as they had sold me several vehicles, adamantly with manual shift). I have the 6 cyl, and though I do not have a boat, I do haul building materials, firewood, dirt/rock, etc with a trailer. The last 8 cyl pickup I had was a '79 Adventurer. The Dak/3.7 pulls as well (maybe even a tad better on the hiway). The '01 Dak Quad 6 cyl manual pulled well too. Honestly, I do not find any real disappointment in the 4spd auto. Probably more than anything, nostalgia for my 'stick' kicks in from time to time. |
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| Every few days when I try to start my truck while in park, it won't start or even turn over. Usually, if I put it in neutral and then try, it starts. On a couple of occasions, this has failed as well. If I work the shift lever some, then it starts. I've checked the park/neutral switch, starter, and ignition switch. Anyone have this problem before? | |
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| Bought a 92 Dakota for my daughters and some kind soul has helped their gas milage nose dive towards zero by helping themselves to their gas at night. Hence the need for a locking gas cap. Turns out we have two choices, both appear to be the same but one is apparently vented the other unvented. Engine is V-8, we could not find a reference in the owners manual stating type of cap, just a suggestion to be careful when opening. Parts guys wanted to know did the cap "hiss" or "not hiss" when opened. Have not heard it hiss so far so it would appear that the cap is vented. Any easy answers? Is this a closed or open emissions system? do we need a vented or unvented cap? Seems pretty basic, just not so obvious to us at the moment. Thanks for any assistance!! | |
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Replying to: mikki (Apr 13, 2005 9:08 am) Thanks |
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I just brought my Dodge Dakota truck in because the engine light was on. I was told that the Emissions Harness was bent and the harness had gone bad. A friend of mine suggested that I see if this might still be under warranty. Does anyone know how I can find this information out? It's just a plain Dodge Dakota truck (My baby truck) 5-speed, 2001 with 55517 miles on it. Thanks for the help. Anspro
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By the way Hello to everyone. I am a new member and wanted to introduce myself and my baby truck. I've had him for a little over a year and I love him He's a 2001 Dodge Dakota, 5- speed and the best mode of transportation (other than my Honda 750) I have ever had. Me, just a lady who finally got her dream truck (for now anyway) and is a very happy woman. Thanks, Anspro |
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Replying to: anspro (Sep 06, 2005 8:35 am) Just my guess, but something tells me that any electrical harness will not be covered, unless you can make a good case that the failure was due to a manufacturing defect or error in assembly. Best regards, Dusty
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Replying to: dustyk (Sep 06, 2005 2:44 pm) The dealer I brought it to said it's pretty uncommon because of the way it happened. Anyway I do have to pay for it and hopefully it will last a few years. Thanks again, Anspro |
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Help! I have a 1995 Dakota , just replaced fuel pump/sending unit , the fuel gauage still wont work, the low fuel light stays on also, any ideas? POst or email me at P_utter yahoo.com thanks
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