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#4343 of 4362 No heat from defroster by hdride99 Sep 18, 2006 (5:44 pm)
Thermostat and blower working OK, but no heat. Heating is OK otherwise. Can anyone suggest how to fix?
#4344 of 4362 Front differential fluid change by dinkydow Sep 19, 2006 (3:43 am)
I want to change the Dino fluid in my Dakota to synthetic. I see in the manual, I have and 06, that it already has synthetic in the rear differential. I was underneath the Dakota yesterday and looked for the drain and refill plug on the front differential and could not find it. Does anyone know where the drain and refill plugs are for the transfer case and the front differential. I would really appreciate your help!! Replies to this message: bpeebles (Sep 19, 2006 1:05 pm) dinkydow (Sep 20, 2006 3:01 am) dustyk (Sep 24, 2006 8:57 am)
#4345 of 4362 Re: Front differential fluid change [dinkydow] by bpeebles Sep 19, 2006 (1:05 pm)
Replying to: dinkydow (Sep 19, 2006 3:43 am) I am not certain about the 2006... but in past years, the differentials have no drain plugs. There were 2 choices.   *)Pull the cover to drain it. (which is messy and makes an otherwise simple task a hassle) *) Use oil-sucker to suck the (warmed) fluid out of the rubber fill plug.   The FRONT differential poses even more of a hassle due to limited clearance to access the fill-plug. A secret is to use the vent hose (comes up near the battery) as a 'funnel' to fill it. Replies to this message: dinkydow (Sep 20, 2006 3:01 am) dustyk (Sep 24, 2006 8:57 am)
#4346 of 4362 Re: Front differential fluid change [bpeebles] by dinkydow Sep 20, 2006 (3:01 am)
Replying to: bpeebles (Sep 19, 2006 1:05 pm) Thank you for your help bpeebles!! What are they thinking of, obviously with the the set up there is, no drain plugs, people, like me, who would other wise change the differentials fluid will just skip doing it. Are they trying to discourage changing the fluids or are they just cheap and want to save a buck or two by not installing drain and refill plugs?
#4347 of 4362 Re: themacguy - 4.7l oil capacity [iowabigguy] by nmacha1 Sep 21, 2006 (10:22 am)
Replying to: iowabigguy (Jul 07, 2000 8:12 pm) 5.5 is enough for me, and i keep the rest handy jic. Replies to this message: bpeebles (Sep 21, 2006 4:00 pm)
#4348 of 4362 Re: themacguy - 4.7l oil capacity [nmacha1] by bpeebles Sep 21, 2006 (4:00 pm)
Replying to: nmacha1 (Sep 21, 2006 10:22 am) The 4.7L is a "slow drainer" due to the hollow camshafts which are used to supply oil to the lobes and valvetrain components.   Also, I recall where the oil on my dipstick was when brand-spanking new right off the delivery-truck to the dealership. If a 4.7L engine has been sitting for any length of time, the oil on the dipstick will show ABOVE the full mark. (again-- due to the hollow camshafts draining into the crankcase)   If properly drained. (at least 30-40 minutes of dripping hot oil) The 4.7L engine will take 6 quarts of oil and be exactly right on the dipstick if checked about 5 minutes after turining off engine.
#4349 of 4362 Re: Front differential fluid change [bpeebles] by dustyk Sep 24, 2006 (8:57 am)
Replying to: bpeebles (Sep 19, 2006 1:05 pm) Differential drain plugs were eliminated by most auto and light duty truck manufacturers a long time ago. Yes, there is a cost savings but even in today's economy it is not a sum that represents an overwhelming consideration.   The more primary reason it is not found on most light duty vehicles is to force removal of the differential cover to encourage inspection of the differential components and a check for the presence of foreign material. When drain plugs are found on differentials, gear inspection is far less likely to be performed.   As an aside, the 9.25 axle assembly was standard on 4x2 Dakotas over a certain GVW (6000 pounds, I think). It was standard on Club Cab Sport Plus 4x2 versions in 2003. I have one.   Best regards,
#4350 of 4362 Re: 2003 QC 4.7L 2WD 3.92 - LSD Rear Diff Problems [dustyk] by dataguru Sep 25, 2006 (11:37 am)
Replying to: dustyk (Mar 22, 2004 3:46 pm) Dusty,   I doubled checked the glove-box and have confirmed the LSD rear-end differential is a Corporate 9.25 inch version.   dataguru
#4351 of 4362 Re: 2003 QC 4.7L 2WD 3.92 - LSD Rear Diff Problems [bpeebles] by dataguru Sep 25, 2006 (11:47 am)
Replying to: bpeebles (Sep 13, 2006 6:06 pm) Bruce,   I have confirmed a count of 12 bolts on the cover of the LSD rear-end differential and info printed on the decal in the glove-box indicates this one to be a Corporate 9.25 inch version. This one is a 2WD model built/assembled in May 2003.   dataguru Replies to this message: bpeebles (Sep 25, 2006 3:09 pm) dataguru (Sep 25, 2006 3:48 pm)
#4352 of 4362 Re: 2003 QC 4.7L 2WD 3.92 - LSD Rear Diff Problems [dataguru] by bpeebles Sep 25, 2006 (3:09 pm)
Replying to: dataguru (Sep 25, 2006 11:47 am) (dataguru) Thanks for the info. (That is why you are the dataguru    I guess I have yet to figure out the "algorythim" which the factory used to determine when they installed the 8.25 -or- 9.25 rear axle. Perhaps it is based on engine/xmission options? Replies to this message: dataguru (Sep 25, 2006 3:48 pm)

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