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#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)
#4353 of 4362 Re: 2003 QC 4.7L 2WD 3.92 - LSD Rear Diff Problems [bpeebles] by dataguru Sep 25, 2006 (3:48 pm)
Replying to: bpeebles (Sep 25, 2006 3:09 pm) Bruce,   Yes, not sure what the configuration rules are. Perhaps engine/transmission combinations or a variety of other reasons...one, as Dusty alluded to having perhaps something to do with the GVW rating or towing capabilities of the vehicle or something like that?? or simply just using up the inventory stock of what's on hand at the time of assembly, perhaps?   Ohhh, my moniker...bestowed upon me by a colleague from years working in the IT data management field.   dataguru
#4354 of 4362 A/C Repair by ronslakie1 Sep 26, 2006 (4:59 am)
I have a 2K Dak 4.7 5 speed with 70K miles, which has been relatively problem free. Recently the A/C went out and it was diagnosed as a bad evaparator, which required removal of the dashboard. The bill (mostly labor) was a little over $1000. Luckily my extended warranty picked up almost all of it. I am wondering how common a problem this is, has anyone else had this problem?   Ron35 Replies to this message: dodgetrukn (Oct 01, 2006 4:49 pm) ronslakie1 (Oct 02, 2006 9:36 am)
#4355 of 4362 Dull Groaning sound when Truck stops by brake4me1 Sep 30, 2006 (10:19 am)
I have a 2001 Dakota Quad with 90.000 miles. For some reason every 25,000 miles or so the truck starts to get a dull groan in the front area when the brakes are applied, usually in conjunction with taking a slow turn. I believe in the past the dodge service department has replaced worn sway bar bushings to correct the problem at a tune of $123 (parts and labor).   My question is how often should bushing wear out and is it safe to keep driving the truck if you don't replace bushings? I do ZERO off road driving and the truck has pretty much had an easy life. I'm starting to get tired of having to take the Dakota in every 2 years to have bushing replaced. Anyone else have this problem and is it normal for most trucks or a Dakota suspension problem?   Thanks for info/Brake4me Replies to this message: bpeebles (Oct 01, 2006 3:39 pm)
#4356 of 4362 Re: What's that smell? [peppe] by tjfitz Sep 30, 2006 (11:25 pm)
Replying to: peppe (Mar 22, 2004 12:24 pm) Dennis, have you learned what is the cause of the smell? My daughter is driving a 1990 Dakota and has noticed an exhaust smell developing the past few weeks. I wonder if it has something to do with the weather getting colder (it is now October and she is up in high altitude).

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