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I was "in and out" of the shop within 25 minutes. (I pulled out the rear seats before I took it in which saved them an additional 35-40 minutes)
By the way, I was surprised at the amount of room in the back of the Quad, with the rear seats out. At least a 25% gain in storage space. It only took 20 minutes to get the seats out (2 nuts & 2 bolts per seat) so, I will not hesitate to remove them when rear cab space is needed. I will admit that the rear end noise level is excessively loud with the seats removed. Of coarse, if it is full of stuff it won't be noticeable.
Thanks again (bpeebles & others) for communicating the replacement Cap/baffle almost 6 months ago. I delayed changing it because it did not look too bad during my first 15,000 miles. However, when I changed the oil in December (17K), the foam was much more than I wanted to see and the original "o-ringed cap" was so tight, I needed a pair of large pliers to remove it!
Bill
I was able to get them disabled pretty easily but have not been able to get them to start working again, at least with the instructions in my 2001 owners manual. I can't help but think that the manual is giving us the wrong procedure. Anybody out there know how to get it done?
Thanks
Thanks
Carl
Marntzen, what year/model/engine is your truck?
Drive Safe,
Joe
Carl
I am also not real happy with mpg in town - between 13-14. This seems to be on the low side from what I have been reading. Anything I can do to improve it (I am not a lead foot)?
Scottie
All of the FRU P/Ns are maintained by another orginization within the Corp that deals with the
issues of tracking MILLIONS of spare parts for over 10 model years of vehicles. I beleive the FRUs are maintained in a computer database that is constantly updated as required. Any printed book would become obsolete overnight if an updated PN becomes available. (The oil-fill cap for the 4.7L V8 hemi has been redesigned TWICE thus far with 'A', 'B' and 'C' suffixes.)
Drive Safe,
Joe
I had a '94 4X4 Explorer that needed new front universals and had a bad ball joint at 60K miles. While in there, I replaced all ball joints. Not sure if this is representative of a typical Ford or not but the fact they needed to be replaced might indicate this being more normal maintenance than poor quality. IMHO, this problem is a direct result of being unable to grease these points (sealed bearings).
I now have a 2K1 4X4 Quad so we'll see how that holds up. So far, I love this truck!
fat_fenders
condensation on the front passenger side of my fuel rail (only on the fuel rail) . . .
Anybody else seen this ? Comments ? Questions ?
Thank You
Ole
'01 Dakota Quad Cab 4x4, 5speed, 3.55 LSD
Gibson Cat Back, Snug Top XtraVision, BedRug
I hate one thing on my Quad cab! Its changing the oil. Mine has Skid plates and the moron that designed the plate did not have a clue!! Or am I a moron . The plug fires the oil on to the plate and not thou the hole. Now I could see this was going to be problem from the first oil change. any other people having this problem?
Here are some ideas for a fix
1 Dont change the oil
2 take plate off (4 bolts)
3 take the plate off a mount a diverter of
some sort on it so oil hits it and then
thou hole
4 find a marine application plug adapter
that turns the direction of floe 90 degrees
I want to get a cat back of some sort Borla, flowmaster, Gibson. I am looking for one to follow the same path as stock not out the side in front of the back tires. Any info you could share would be greatly appreciated
TraumaGas@aol.com
Drive Safe,
Joe
Carl
http://www.kalecoauto.com/
PS don't go to Oasis Dodge in Old Bridge NJ
Oasis Dodge is the dealer which I bought my truck from.
So far, my experience with their service department has been OK.
Currently there is a part on order to fix the driver's side rear window.
Leaks can be difficult to track down.
I think you have given them ample opportunities to fix this leak.
Maybe try another dealer?
Here is a link for lemon law in NJ.
http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/ocp/lembroc.pdf
however find some of the tools that my uncles sent me after. Unfortunately, it is a bit late. The turn signal blinker lubricant really works well. Do you think that it would work as well on the four way flashers. I don't want to risk voiding the warranty (on the lubricant). You made my day, thank you.
Bookitty
Bookitty
As many other people have written, it mounts up just like the
factory original exhaust !
(only problem is removing the stock exhaust . . . it took me
about three hours to "tear" the stock muffler off of the pipe
between the Cat and the muffler)
The Gibson part slid right into place with the stock hangers.
Love the sound, feel, etc . . . no noticable gas mileage change . . .
"butt dyno" likes it . . . getting Quick-D Intake Setup This Week . . .
Also added Bosch +4 4417s, "noticable" improvement . . .
Traumagas@aol.com
Thanks! Bob - owner of "Big Lucy"
Bill
First of all every time it would rain my stereo
system would make loud crackling sounds even
with the vehicle turned off. Then I noticed the
passengers side carpet was wet.I thought maybe that might have something to do with the radio.
The dealer sent it to the body shop. They said it
was coming in thru the doors. They put in some type of water shields and replaced the carpet. They had my truck for a week. That leak seems to be gone. However When I got the truck back the stereo sounded terrible. Apparently they
put the shield behind the speakers. So I went back the dealer and they modified that problem.
Shortly after that the amplifier died. They replaced
it. Now Yesterday the stereo started making noises
again after a hard rain. Now they say the amplifier has water on it. They are now in the process of dissmantleing my dash to find the leak.
The only other problem is the gas mileage. Never have gotten better than 10mpg.I only have 3000 miles on it. I hope it improves. Any how good luck
with your water problems
Leigh
hot oil fires out missing the hole for at least the first 3 qts. Now for the next part of this nightmare, the skid plate is a hard plastic corrogated part so the oil goes in pockets that you can hardly get to to clean it up. I quess that why Dodge choose 13mm as the wrench size.
The oil filter is a chip shot as long as you have long sleeves and med build. you stick arm up thru access losen filter, take 2 liter plastic coke
bottle cut the end out,(POP BOTTLE FOR THE YANKS) with cap in place stick bottle over filter and grasp and turn filter and take off allowing oil and filter to go in bottle
You shouldnt spill a drop on this part.
The part on fumotovalve.com Shows picture, total cost 35.00 the 4.7 requires adapter part included with price. The time to drop hot oil thru this will be much shorter then the time it will take to clean all the oil you spill on you your truck and shop floor doing it the other way.
Email me after your experience tell me your thoughts.
TraumaGas@aol.com
Bill
good luck.
Robert