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#231 of 241 No more TStat talk ...K.?? by steak2k1 Aug 13, 2006 (8:12 pm)
Hey Bpebbles...no nead to lecture..OK??   For one and as I said previously, I re-installed the OEM 195 deg Tstat. After that, I had done, professionally, a complete cooling system change. (non Glycol type). All this was three weeks ago and prior to my vacation trip.   I do appreciate the technical explanation of the "bypass". ..a 180 is not in the picture.   The Hwy I traveled is called Hwy #3 in Southern BC. Check it out. And I can tell you that towing 4300 lbs (checked on the scale), on an 8% grade, at 4-5000' Above sea level and at an outside ambient temperature of around 90+F with a tail wind..It overheated. Ie; the engine temp light came on. The temp gauge was about half way between middle and Overheat.   Now, do I believe there is/was some other thing wrong with my motor..?? No, not at all.   It was damned HOT is all.! The motor worked damned HARD is all.! 1st gear at 4500 rpm It was damned STEEP is all.! I was towing 4300 lbs is all.   Let me tell ya that this climb was an itch with a B.! This was not the little hills in the Adirondaks of up State NY nor the so called "Rockies" of Idaho cause I've driven those and they are nothing campared to what we have here. Don't believe me..?? Y'all come and see for your self.   No Offense Dusty, but just about anything would have overheated in those conditions..!! As a matter of fact we were not the only ones pulling over in the conveniently placed rest zones (every 300 m) on the shoulder overlooking a 700' drop to the valley below. And ya know, we only had to pull over twice right near the summit. So IMHOP it was not really a huge deal although I was concerned at the time.   Traveling on ~flat type of terrain, these units tows very well indeed. Given I use Premium gas and I use synthetic lubes all round...Bpebbles would be happy to note that I indeed took his advice and used Redline.!   Overall am quite pleased at how the unit performed. But towing in the CDN Rockies is another story. Short of putting a larger engine with way more low end torque and or different gear ratio..not much else to add to this pupply. 'cept the chip.   Not to worry guys, I promise I won't look at another Tstat again.! (-%   Theo Replies to this message: bpeebles (Aug 14, 2006 4:25 pm)
#232 of 241 Re: No more TStat talk ...K.?? [steak2k1] by bpeebles Aug 14, 2006 (4:25 pm)
Replying to: steak2k1 (Aug 13, 2006 8:12 pm) It was not meant to be a "lecture" -- this is the Dakota FAQ forum and I was submitting a detailed explanation on how the bypass cooling system works. Now folks who need info about their cooling system can get a solid foundation about how it works by looking it up here in the FAQ forum.   If you wish to chat about your dakota or ask questions -- there are several other forums here on edmunds that are better suited than this FAQ forum.
#233 of 241 reply by steak2k1 Aug 15, 2006 (5:48 am)
That's fine. I too learned. However it did come across as such. Ergo the comment.   Theo
#234 of 241 2001 dakota check eng light by fiafia6 Mar 18, 2007 (1:11 pm)
I have a 2001 dodge dakota sport quad cab with over 100,000k mi now. My Check eng light came on about 5 or 6,000 back. I haven't done anything quite yet with it but figured i find out if anyone could help me before i start looking at basic troubleshooting procedures. Thanks Replies to this message: sunburn (Mar 18, 2007 3:23 pm) bpeebles (Mar 18, 2007 4:18 pm)
#235 of 241 Re: 2001 dakota check eng light [fiafia6] by sunburn Mar 18, 2007 (3:23 pm)
Replying to: fiafia6 (Mar 18, 2007 1:11 pm) You can start by retrieving the OBD codes with the ignition key trick. Turn the ignition key from "off" to "on" three times ending in the "on" position. The OBD codes will display in the odometer ending with "Pdone". It may time a couple of tries to get it just right (at least it does with me!) Replies to this message: bpeebles (Mar 18, 2007 4:18 pm)
#236 of 241 Re: 2001 dakota check eng light [sunburn] by bpeebles Mar 18, 2007 (4:18 pm)
Replying to: sunburn (Mar 18, 2007 3:23 pm) HINT: Do not start the engine when you are pulling the codes... you just want to go to the "on" position 3 times then stay there on the last time.   Then go to this website or here, or here to look up what the codes mean.
#237 of 241 Re: Rear End Ratios [andy_jordan] by 99dktaguy Jul 24, 2007 (8:12 am)
Replying to: andy_jordan (Jun 27, 2000 12:23 pm) and there's also a 3.21 ratio rear end. i have a 99 dakota 3.9 sport with it.
#238 of 241 performance problems by jdashnaw Aug 25, 2007 (5:00 pm)
When I excellorate with my 2002 dakota it revs up and then goes, even though it is all the way in gear. any one know the problem I have an automatic
#239 of 241 Dakota Axle Size by shoto1 Dec 30, 2007 (7:57 pm)
I'm getting ready to order a 2008 TRX4 Dodge Dakota (crewcab) with towing package, 3.92 gears, and full time 4 wheel drive. While looking at the Dakota brochure, it looks like if you order the part-time 4 wheel drive system you get the 9.25 axle and if you order the full-time 4 wheel drive, you get the 8.25 axle.    Does anyone know why you would get a smaller axle size with the full time 4-wheel drive as compared to the part-time 4-wheel drive? The dealership doesn't know exactly why this appears to be the case. Replies to this message: dustyk (Dec 31, 2007 3:13 pm)
#240 of 241 Re: Dakota Axle Size [shoto1] by dustyk Dec 31, 2007 (3:13 pm)
Replying to: shoto1 (Dec 30, 2007 7:57 pm) I'm not sure. In the past the differential gearset size was dependent on the GVW rating of the vehicle.   Regards, Dusty

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