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Robert
I haven't heard anyone talk much about tire size. My 2wd QC has P215s. You have P255s. The best 255s you can put on your truck are about the same as my 215s with 40K miles on them. Tire width makes a big differance. The "big" tires look good, but on wet/snowy pavement looks don't count. Now "off the line" on a dry sunny day, I will be eatting your Texas dust. So you win some / loose some.
Many folks have found the best sparkplugs for the
4.7L V8 are Bosch 4418.
No matter what plugs you choose...
Do not forget that you need to replace the plugs when the engine is STONE COLD. (lest risk messing up the aluminum threads in the head) Also butter up the plug threads with antiseeze and use silicone grease on the coil O-rings.
or the Bosch 4418.
I did a search on the AutoLite web site for my
truck,2001 Dakota,4.7,etc,, comes back with
these plugs; AP5524(platinum) or 5224 copper.
what is a 3923? Looks like the 3923 and Bosch
4418 are for the 5.2?
There's so much controversy on these multi-tip
plugs on other Dakota sites. I'll go with single
tip plugs.
mick
If for no other reason than the fact that BOSCH is a much better sparkplug. BOSCH invented the very first sparkplug and everyone else is still trying to catch up.
When you did your research...
Did you go back at least 2 years in the DML?
what about MOPARCHAT and DEJACOM websites?
Of course the dodgedakotas website too.
I would like the truck to have excellent abilities in Snow and when taken off road. My off road use is pretty mild, no huge rocks or traverses, but steep hills are an issue. Would the anti-slip differential help me here? (Snow/Off Road) Thanks.
In a nutshell, a limited slip differential allows torque to be transferred to both wheels rather than just one. In an "open differential" only one wheel will ever have torque, and if that wheels loses traction, the other wheels just sits there and does nothing. With a LS Diff, the torque will get distributed to the other wheel when the first one slips, resulting in better traction.
Don't even think about it, just get it.
I have installed a few of these kits my self and it is very easy.
Let me know if you are interested and we can discuss the cost. ( it is less than half of the above price)
The qality is superb!
Also, what differences do you notice the most... ride, traction, roadnoise, handling, cornering... etc??
I am having the line-X over the rail put in next weekend. Price: $379 (Cincy). One question, though, can I put a tonneau on top of the sprayed rails???
Also, I have some rust on the inside of my gas cap. Is this normal or am I not getting a proper seal?
Thanks,
Slog
Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.
I posted on the maintanence forum but thought I would try here as well.
Hello ferrous, bookitty, bpeeples, and other old quad hands. How's it going?
One cause may be the use of gasoline that is high in sulpher content. Try another brand of gas for awhile and see if there is any change.
Another cause may be the engine running too rich. (More fuel injected than can be burned by the engine) In this case, the catalytic converter(s) may be getting "overloaded" and cannot burn off all of the excess fuel. Since ODBII (OnBoardDiagnostics Verion2) is supposed to constantly monitor (sniff) the exhaust and throw an errorcode if there is a problem, It is unlikely that this is the case.
Since the federal government commands all automakers to warantee emmissions controls on 2000 vehicles for 10 years/100,000 miles... you should be covered if the problem is not high-sulpher fuel.
I hope this helps to answer your questions... Keep us informed of any further findings on this.
Anybody else out there have this problem. I'll try watching the gas I buy but I have been using different brands for awhile.
Guess I will have to talk to the dealer about it as well. I'll post further developments.
After all these miles, 65,000+, my quad is still a great vehicle for traveling and my semi-outdoor lifestyle--with the Leer shell it is more versatile than either the smaller Dakota pickup or the Durango. The longer wheel base makes for a great ride. The gas mileage has stayed pretty constant at 17mpg. I have a few complaints that deal with minor issues of quality control but for the most part, I have been pleased with the truck for the past two years. Oh yeah, I love the 4.7 and the 5spd.
Driving in Houston traffic requires lots of short sudden stops. For example merging into freeway or someone cutting over suddenly. In two instances within the last week my brakes locks up, pedals feels mushy and I feel like the pads and brakes have disengaged. , push down a little more and the brakes engage again. Is this a result of a brake lockup or brake fluid leak..I am not sure. But I wonder if anyone has had similar experience?
You can purcahse a reprogrammer from several sources or go to a mechanic that has one.
This affects both the spedometoer and the ABS system operation.
I was under the impression that the re-programming of the PCM for different sized tires by the computer the dealer has and it costs over $1,000. I've had 265/75/16 BFG A/T Kos on my 4x4 QC for about a year now. I know my speedo isn't off by too much, but I don't think my ABS is able to perform at it's best since it thinks I have smaller tires.
BTW I went to my local dealer and they told me they could only re-program for one of the tire sizes that are factory options. Since I didn't buy one of these sizes, they couldn't re-program. I'd be excatic if I was wrong and I could get this corrected, but noone has been able to help me with this so far.
I've also inquired about electronic ratio adapters that modify the pulse signal from the speed sensor on the rear axle. The manufacturer that I had inquired with said they have not had much success with their product on vehicles with 4 wheel ABS.
(((265/25.4) x .75) x 2) + 16 = 31.65"
The o.d. of the 265/70/16 tire which is optional on the Dakota is as follows:
(((265/25.4) x .70) x 2) + 16 = 30.61"
I would think that programming the computer for the 265/70/16 would be close enough because the 265/75/16 is only a 3.4% increase in o.d.
Hope this helps
I thank everyone for the info from all of the Dakota sites and Edmunds for their site.
I have a Question about a web site or phone number to track my order #???? I know I saw this information posted once before but don't remember which site and date. Any help is greatly appr.
hope to post pic's of new and old on pic site soon!
1-800-992-1997. You will need a vehicle order number (VON) supplied by your dealer. Your truck sounds wonderful, but what color did you order? Did you get a 5 speed (I'm certain that you did) or automatic? Good luck, and a speedy delivery.
Bookitty
It also claims to be able to calibrate for fuel, raise the speed-limiter and rev-limiter.
I have seen this in magizine ads for the HYPERTECH "Power Programmer III" (about $350)
http://www.paspeedo.com/calculator.htm
Perhaps you are seeing lower MPG because of colder ambient temps or reformulated gasoline.
You could bolt the original intake back on and measure MPG for a tankful of gas. This is only a 10-minute swap.
"Nothing wrong with the brakes sir!" story.
Question: Anyone else experienced this? Truck is 4x4 with the big tires and v-8. Second set of GoodYear Wranglers. Problem is not new but ever since delivery in Nov '00.
Thanx
Ron W.
Killeen, TX
Thanks, Tom.
THe cause is your rotors are warped. And its standard practice for the dealer to say "nothing wrong or cannot find it". THis way, they get out of warranty work on which they make no money and move on to people who are paying for routine maintenance.
Your solution: Buy aftermarket rotors and have a buddy help you install them.
However, we have noticed that the air flow from the heater when directed specifically to the floor is lacking sufficient flow to warm our feet and ankles. We have tried every setting combination possible on the control panel to correct the problem, but to avail. The owners manual, as well as the shop manual, says that essentially "most" heat will flow to the floor but in our case it doesn't. The dealer has checked it out and said that everything is "normal". We very strongly disagree.
Has anyone else had a similar problem and if so what was done to correct it? Is there a TSB for this problem or is it just the nature of the beast and we must accept it as is? Any help would very much be appreciated!!!
I've had a Stratus and Caravan that behaved the same way.
And to gevergreen, I have the same year truck with the same problem. As I looked under the dash, it seems there is a lack of sufficient exhaust vents on the floor. I found mine to be very small (thats why it sounds louder on the floor setting, lots of air and small vents= high pressure=loud noise) as well as poorly placed to blow air.
Good luck anyways.
Tom.
However, is there a site, Web or otherwise, that lists the TSB's and describes the problem and how to solve the problem?
Any ones help would be greatly appreciated!!