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292 messages, Last post on Aug 01, 2008 at 9:32 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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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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Replying to: ragtacker (Jan 31, 2007 6:55 am) |
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Replying to: fourdogs65 (Apr 14, 2008 10:04 pm) 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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Replying to: nanell (May 29, 2008 8:25 pm) 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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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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Replying to: cindy215 (Jun 04, 2008 10:15 am) 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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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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Replying to: cindy215 (Jun 04, 2008 10:15 am) Regards, Dusty |
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Replying to: boatdude22 (Jun 15, 2008 7:12 am) Regards, Dusty |
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