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Dodge Dakota Engine and Underhood Questions

378 messages,  Last post on Nov 25, 2009 at 9:20 PM

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Re: 91 3.9L engine swap out. [bryanaj] by bryanaj
Apr 29, 2008 (6:10 pm)
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Replying to: bryanaj (Apr 29, 2008 6:08 pm)

I haven't figured it out yet, and it's driving me crazy! The engine was running fine when we pulled it out of the old truck. I'd be good to go if I could fix this problem!
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Re: Cold Start High Idle [moquelvog] by syn5
May 12, 2008 (4:37 pm)
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Replying to: moquelvog (Mar 31, 2008 3:51 pm)

My 99 Dakota does the same thing. My mechanic found that it is the IAC Motor. I decided not to replace as it only acts up on cold mornings and resets itself with a second start.
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Pistons by fireman725
May 26, 2008 (4:22 pm)
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I am rebuilding the engine of my 2001 3.9 liter dodge dakota. I have to replace 3 pistons and connecting rods, this will make me have 3 old pistons and 3 new pistons. Will this matter in the performance of the engine when we I start running it again? I'd rather not spend the money to buy all 6 new ones but would it be worth spending the extra money replacing all of them or no?
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Melted EGR Valve and power loss by nanell
May 29, 2008 (7:25 pm)
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To start out I have a 1994 dodge dakota V8 5.2 liter automatic. ABout a month ago I started to loose power and it would die on me. So I replace the EGR Valve as suggested by people on forum.
 
But today while driving, the truck sounded as if it was not in gear and then would not accelerate well no matter how much I pushed down on the gas. Then it sounded as if there was air coming out of a hose. When I pulled over and took a look it smelled like melting plastic. The plastic part of the EGR valve was melted. So I replaced the EGR valve again.
 
And after a few blocks it sounded as if the valve blew again. ANd sure enough the valve looks as if the very center of the plastic piece is melted or blew straight down the center of it.
 
Any help or suggestion of what I can do would be really great.
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Re: Stalls after warmed up [ragtacker] by nanell
May 29, 2008 (8:53 pm)
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Replying to: ragtacker (Jan 31, 2007 5:55 am)

This might be a bit late but have you checked the EGR valve? It is not the cheapest part (about $100) but is very easy to replace. Let us know what you figure out.
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Re: Engine Failure on 2001 4.7 [fourdogs65] by jyro
Jun 03, 2008 (2:19 pm)
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Replying to: fourdogs65 (Apr 14, 2008 9:04 pm)

Todd,
 
I would love to speak to you regarding your 2001 Dakota with engine failure. If you can click on my username and find an email address, shoot me a quick email. I'll reply back to you.
 
If you can't find an email, reply to this thread and let me know that. And I'll put my email address on here. Thanks.
 
- Jason
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Re: Melted EGR Valve and power loss [nanell] by nanell
Jun 03, 2008 (2:28 pm)
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Replying to: nanell (May 29, 2008 7:25 pm)

SO after dealing with 2 dodge dealers and the local shop found out that the catalatic converter was the problem. It had broken in ternal part that where causing the exaust to be to hot and that was what melted the Egr valve.
 
SO got that replaced and then put in the 3rd EGR valve and it runs like it should again. Wow forgot what a beast it is. Thank you to our local Shucks who replaced not 1 but 2 melted EGR valves under warranty for us. There customer service is awesome. ANd I have to drive by 4 other parts stores to get to them but it is worth it.
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exact engine information by cindy215
Jun 04, 2008 (9:15 am)
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I have a 2001 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab the VIN number pulls up a 4.7 engine but the sticker under the hood says a 5.2 how do i know which engine i have?
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Re: exact engine information [cindy215] by bpeebles
Jun 08, 2008 (4:37 pm)
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Replying to: cindy215 (Jun 04, 2008 9:15 am)

The 2 engines are VERY different.
 
Here is a write-up on the 4.7L semi-hemi. (with photos)
 
Perhaps this will help you identify your engine.
 
HINT: The 4.7L does not have any sparkplug wires while the 5.2 does.
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3.9l question by boatdude22
Jun 15, 2008 (6:12 am)
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i have a 95 dakota with a 3.9 v6. it has a spun rod bearing. i found a 3.9 at a wrecking yard out of a 98 dakota. will the 98 go in my truck and everything hook up, or is there things i have to change to make it work. or will it not work at all? please help asap before i go buy the 98 motor. thanks, scott

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