Mines at 395k and still running like a champ about to hit the 400k club! Lol
@guillermoloredo2057
4 жыл бұрын
Tommy Caldwell dont
@guillermoloredo2057
4 жыл бұрын
04 3.7 v6 587xxxmiles . strong like new
@patrickwayne3701
4 жыл бұрын
Cylinder heads are turning out to be real garbage on the 3.7 and the 4.7. Better budget for a valve and seat job in the heads and a timing chain and tensioner setup in there as well.....
@robertturner1094
4 жыл бұрын
@Tommy Caldwell just bought an 07 dakota with the 4.7 V8, runs like a dream, no complaints other than a busted exhaust hanger. Puts out 0 engine codes and even the emissions system works. Although mine is at 85000 miles
@swampcrawlerls1267
6 жыл бұрын
I can tell you what I deal with in the rust belt. I have the same vehicle, but mine is the Swiss cheese version.
@LordVladimort
6 жыл бұрын
I paid 800 for my dakota. Sure it has almost 200k on it but c'mon, you can't even buy a decent fridge for 800 anymore.
@NoahGowing
5 жыл бұрын
I got mine for a grand and just about to start putting money in it
@kenjett2434
5 жыл бұрын
My 03 Dakota crew cab 4x4 still running good with 230,000 miles and holding good value. These trucks hold their value really well at least in my area. Most still sell for over $5,000 long as they are maintained well. But my truck also had a high sticker price of $39,800 back when it sold new in 03.
@kenjett2434
5 жыл бұрын
@Daniel Keyser thats about right for the general repairs for a truck of the age and miles. Mine with 230,000 miles i spent $2,500 on it this year counting tires but now its back in solid shape. It passed our strict state inspection with flying colors. With the cost of these trucks going higher probably if i get 2 more years. Im seriously considering doing a complete rebuild engine and transmission versue spending $10,000 or more on another used truck. In my area you just cant get anything thats in solid condition for less. Of course i will have to weld in some body panels to replace some rust by then. But i have lots of sheet metal and i have a good commercial welder. So rebuilding should be cheaper than buying and replacing. I do love my Dakota even though they have gotten a bad reputation.
@JMohler
4 жыл бұрын
@@kenjett2434 no it didn't. Their fully loaded maxed out optioned top or the line RT model was $26,450 in 2003. The maxed out 4 door 4x4 was just a hair less than 25k sticker price. Let's stop and think about it logically for a minute. Alright now how stupid does a $40,000 Dodge Dakota sound let alone in 2003? That's what a new Vette cost back in 03. Gtfoh. $39,800 for a new Dakota back in 2003 lmao How high are you?
@kenjett2434
4 жыл бұрын
@@JMohler you dont know jack i got the original sticker when i purchased the truck. All the original paperwork was with the owners manual. Therefore i know exactly what it was. Also my Dakota was fully loaded including towing package and all. Your also wrong about prices of other vehicles of that time. A Dodge Viper would set you back over $70,000 and Corvette's wasnt far behind as they were competing models.
@andrewthompsonuk1
7 жыл бұрын
Far too many people think spending a huge amount on a newer vehicle will solve all their problems. It will just bring different problems. Just think of all your customer could do with the money that have saved by fixing up the old truck. They could do a complete tour of Alaska and take a cruise.
@EaStxVaNxiNc
6 жыл бұрын
Andrew Thompson that cost 600 to 900 lol
@commandercody38
6 жыл бұрын
crappy tech and delayed actions when driving a car with a central computer. I like to have JUST enough computer to tell me whats wrong and that's it. it should NEVER 'help' me drive.
@Anthus.
5 жыл бұрын
I think most people are more concerned with their vehicle's looks than they are with having a mechanically sound vehicle.
@allanmcelroy9840
5 жыл бұрын
@@Anthus. common but sad reality
@allanmcelroy9840
5 жыл бұрын
@@commandercody38 that is why i did a carb swap on mine with the 5.9l version
@frosty116
5 жыл бұрын
seeing some of the replies about this model of truck, and im feeling better about my recent purchase of 03 dodge Dakota quad cab 4x4
@shaunbernier3672
5 жыл бұрын
I love mine .03 4.7 quad cab anthracite grey.
@GeekTherapyRadio
4 жыл бұрын
Worst I've ever had to do to my old Dakotas was change a water pump @ 130k miles. Just change the oil and stay on top of wear-and-tear items. You'll be good for hundreds of thousands of miles.
@JMohler
4 жыл бұрын
Heck yes you did. according to one guy on here that 03 was a 40k truck brand new lol
@dennishogan9780
4 жыл бұрын
I have an 03 2wd with a 4.7 v8 and it has 180000 miles on it and it's only had an alternator go bad and the blower motor relay go bad and I bought it new. It's runs so smooth. I've done maint on it but those are the only 2 unexpected issues I've had. Best vehicle I've ever owned.
@patrickwayne3701
4 жыл бұрын
I have an 02 with 186k and the last of the magnum series engine. Runs flawlessly. The 04 i have, lost its cylinder head valve seats out of the casting at 109k miles. Having the heads redone with better quality valve seats with more interference fittment, and I expect it will live a long time after that
@markcarbonaro6524
4 жыл бұрын
I have one of these 6cyl SLT Dakotas (1999) with 300k miles and it still runs great. I like the fact that it's not a very tech-heavy vehicle and replacement parts are pretty reasonably priced. Good solid vehicle made for hard work.
@johnlee-mx6lk
Жыл бұрын
i have a 2008 dakota that the check engine light comes on for no reason and the truck runs great but what fuse controls the light that i might remove
@turbodiesel4709
Жыл бұрын
@@johnlee-mx6lk There's no such thing as just removing a fuse. The Check Engine Light (CEL) is a part of the On Board Diagnostics 2 (OBDII) computer-controlled engine management system. There's no by-passing it. If the CEL light is on, then there IS some sort of a problem, even if it seems like there isn't. Gotta get yourself a code reader or diagnostic scan tool & find out what code or codes are being thrown. Use the code information to begin diagnosing the problem so that you can fix it. Since it's now 2023, a 2008 is an old vehicle, by automotive standards. It's 15 years old. Automobiles are designed to fail/disintegrate every 10 years. It's called "planned obsolescence". Anyhow, your Dakota could have just one, or a multitude of possible problems. Some common older vehicle issues include: A possible overheating condition (check coolant levels, temp & fan operation); A random or specific # cylinder misfire (a long-overdue ignition system tune up is often the culprit - replace distributor cap, rotor, plugs & wires... OR pinpoint which coil pack is defective/failing, if the vehicle's ignition system uses the more "modern" coil-on-plug setup) Again, don't overlook the spark plugs. Bad spark plugs will often contribute to killing an ignition coil; Evaporative emissions control issues (often a purge valve); EGR system issues (often a plugged or failed EGR valve); Leaking vacuum line(s), often creating slightly higher idle RPM & a lean combustion condition; A defective catalytic converter problem (often a "plugged"/inefficient, or completely missing/removed problem on older vehicles). The aforementioned possible problems are just some of the more common issues I've seen over the yrs. Your vehicle's actual issues could be one, several, or none of the above. The key is to properly DIAGNOSE the problem & then fix it correctly, instead of just throwing parts at it. You'll also save yourself a lot of headaches & money, in the long run. If you aren't both mechanically inclined AND diagnostically savvy, you're gonna either have to learn, or pay a good, experienced auto technician to help you out.
@GLJKins
Жыл бұрын
@@turbodiesel4709 Thank you for the heads up. Just made a trade for the 2003, I live in a trailer. Found myself without a pickup to pull with. So sadly I gave up my 2008 Mazda 3.But I'm happy so far.
@jondoe4667
9 ай бұрын
My 97 with the 3.9 has 226k. It barely has enough power to get out of its own way, but it runs great and gets way better gas mileage than my Silverado. It's a simple little truck, and I love it as a daily beater.
@howardscott-xe3se
8 ай бұрын
I have a 1999 Dakota with 265504 miles runs good parts can find most only have a ieding porblem
@JoseGarcia-kp9cr
6 жыл бұрын
My Dodge Dakota is about to hit 300k and still runs like a beast
@LazyFaux5656
5 жыл бұрын
Liam's World Buying my Dad’s ‘95 2.5L for 550 cash, and fixing it up. Ideally want to swap the bullet proof 2.5 with 295k miles for a 5.2 or 5.9 V8.
@Rangler6475
5 жыл бұрын
@@LazyFaux5656 I have a '00 4.7 and it'll still spin tires like nobody's business at 170k miles.
@macsheadroom3209
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your input, considering buying one
@jakerobertslocomb2988
5 жыл бұрын
Mines a 3.9 v6, 1991, about 250,000 miles
@woodybenton1372
5 жыл бұрын
i have an 2000 with over 380,000 miles on the 4.7 v8. Still runs like a scolded dog.
@sephiroth1985102514
3 жыл бұрын
Pretty clean underneath for being in Alaska. My hats off to the owner for taking care of her!
@EXOVCDS
7 жыл бұрын
People seem hesitant to put money into an older vehicle... if it's a solid vehicle in good shape, it's well worth it. Even if the repair exceeds the "value" of the vehicle, since the cost will pay for itself over time. $/time
@ThecardoctorTV
7 жыл бұрын
Makes logical sense to me, plus the money stays local and helps feed me and my family...well mostly feed me but my family gets scraps once in a while.
@mostlymoparih5682
7 жыл бұрын
Mostly. Hey Tim I thought you were going to show us the movement in the lower ball joint by lifting up and down under the wheel with a pry bar.
@ThecardoctorTV
7 жыл бұрын
I thought I did that? did I leave that part out? my bad
@workingshlub8861
6 жыл бұрын
average new truck payment is 500$ a month.....i had to rebuild my tranny in my truck for 1,700$....engine, frame and body are all still good and it passes inspection no problem..i only paid 2,000$ for the truck with the plow setup... well worth it....500$ a month x 12 is..6,000$ a year. ...4-5 years of payments..that math does not work for me.
@vwluvin9164
6 жыл бұрын
Fuck car payments
@danbranch5798
Жыл бұрын
I bought my Dodge Dakota brand new in 2003. It’s been a great truck. I have 325,000 miles on it.
@richcityrepresentative8805
5 ай бұрын
I'm buying a 02 Dakota with a 3.9 engine from my cousin for$3,500 118k Miles and it runs pretty smoothly I'm not a dodge guy .. you think that's a good deal?
@johnmorrison1050
5 ай бұрын
@@richcityrepresentative8805 sounds good to me .
@charleswhite7612
Ай бұрын
Bought mine nearly new and it has 260k miles and has been a great truck once I swapped the horrible from brakes for 03-04 style (about 3x bigger!) Still the second best looking trucks on the road imho, after 89-94 Toyotas.👍😉
@jakeess7012
6 жыл бұрын
Wow. Look under the same truck in wisconsin and all you would see is rust.
@drhurkes3151
5 жыл бұрын
how to change a water.pump on a 2000 dodge Dakota stl v6
@riceboy1701e
4 жыл бұрын
@westbender 820 I will testify. My '06 came from the Dallas area originally and now lives with me in San Antonio. No rust!
@ApexRed2023
4 жыл бұрын
Look under it in Texas ... no rust
@ApexRed2023
4 жыл бұрын
westbender 820 I live in Texas and I’m from Indiana man I would see a lot of rust on cars up there but once I moved to texas .... no rust it’s amazing
@lyricsforlife5090
4 жыл бұрын
Yep. I'm in upper Wisconsin and any truck u wanna look under has a bunch of rust. Same with my Dakota
@justint9332
3 жыл бұрын
The Dodge dakota I own has 60k miles and stalls all the time. Every mechanic we take it to cannot figure out the problem because it is not all the time it only happens when it’s not at the service shop. If you are considering buying a Dodge Dakota, there’s a reason why they stopped making them they are major pieces of crap!
@turbodiesel4709
6 жыл бұрын
Sadly, it's not just Dodge Dakotas that have issues. It's ALL modern vehicles everywhere! Combination of inadequate unreliable emissions control garbage, along with the average consumer neglect of preventative maintenance on their vehicles is what predominately leads to the majority of vehicular problems. (I too have been a mechanic for many, many years.) That said, I sure wish vehicles were still built like the 1970's vehicles. SIMPLE and effective. They can take all this modern failure-prone electrical and electronic crap and cram it.
@p.richardssr.3137
3 жыл бұрын
Have 1989 2wd 3.9 v6 working on getting issues hopefully low costs
@NXT_LVL
Жыл бұрын
Non greaseable ball joints and balljoints that are riveted to the control arm... ok you replaced the joints after grinding the rivets but the bushings? For an extra $20 you get a whole new arm, bolt in ball joints and new pressed in bushings.
@turbodiesel4709
Жыл бұрын
@@NXT_LVL : Lots of variables come into play for this. Sometimes it's cost-effective to replace the entire control arm assy & sometimes not. Every vehicle & situation will vary, based on physical part cost, replacement (labor) cost, amount of overall component wear, amount of rust/rot on part, as well as entire vehicle structure, and more. What's good for one person's situation may not always be what is best for another's. I've done complete control arm replacements & I've done just ball-joint replacements. It really all depends on the specific situation.
@turbodiesel4709
Жыл бұрын
@@p.richardssr.3137 : Excellent little trucks if properly maintained. My uncle had a similarly equipped 1988 Dodge Dakota. He put over 300,000 miles on it & hardly ever anything beyond basic maintenance. Good ole NYS rust, a blown head gasket, and hitting a deer on the highway finally took it out of service, nearly 20 years later. Like most older Mopar stuff, it was a great little truck.
@JoshG1981
Жыл бұрын
I agree, all this new electronic crap can go, simple but effective, that's why i stick with the older model trucks
@rahrah8076
6 жыл бұрын
Oh wow!! just a little tiny bit of rust lol come move to Canada’s rust belt and be a mechanic and you’ll be filling up the swear jar in no time lol
@ohioelevation9871
6 жыл бұрын
Same thing in ohio. Rust has eaten up every vehicle Ive owned.
@jettacub86
6 жыл бұрын
West Virginia also.
@Hathorr1067
6 жыл бұрын
Nick V. I sometimes find random pieces of my trucks body in my driveway.
@michaelfrancoeur5993
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah I fell ya my 03's practically made of rust haha but can't let her go just yet!
@Konigsmask
6 жыл бұрын
Same here Michael. 02! Rear leaf spring shackles are rusted out so I'm about to go through the tedious process of replacing those
@stevet3733
4 жыл бұрын
I have one with 348k on it!!! Had to replace a trans, it literally blew up but threw a used one with 120k in it and it's still goin!
@blackpine6693
3 жыл бұрын
Rust ...under carriage, brake lines, fuel filler, shackles, exhaust hangers, radiator blown, stuck brake caliper pins........surprisingly the exhaust system lasted.....
@johnkopek7979
6 жыл бұрын
This guy getting a $5,000 repair bill lol.
@CRAZY_VIDS07
6 жыл бұрын
John Kopek it was actually 13,258.77 with the preferred customer discount. Lol
@turbodiesel4709
6 жыл бұрын
$5K, which is still about ONE-FIFTH to ONE-SIXTH of a new replacement vehicle. Do the math. Oh, and btw, no way is he getting a $5K bill. Probably around $1,500 or so at the most, and that's only IF they were to fix everything he's mentioned right now. (Which they are not going to do.) BTW, spending $1,500 for some much needed overdue service/repair work is nothing at all for any older 4x4 truck.
@mimibranch3014
6 жыл бұрын
Still cheaper then a new truck!
@JaredHempfield
5 жыл бұрын
Better off buying another used late 90's Dakota for 2k
@tywarren4704
5 жыл бұрын
@@JaredHempfield until yo realize it needs all the same things replaced or more. ;)
@deplorableb.r.4211
5 жыл бұрын
Look on the bright side, your door hinges work and your tires are round. Aside from that, $5000 in repairs for a $3000 vehicle.
@kevinnulph
6 жыл бұрын
Idle air control valve on the back of the throttle body on the Gen 2 Dakotas.. It's not a great design and kinda difficult to get to, to remedy the problem I put a crank case breather with a filter in it so it's not sucking all those oily fumes from the crank case and feeding it back through the throttle body and coat everything inside the throttle body in a film of oil, Before I did that I had to replace the IAC valve twice a year, now I only have to do it maybe once a year/year and a half, and that's only because of the amount of miles I drive a year
@Rusonekox9
4 жыл бұрын
190k miles on mine. Common failure on dakotas..... That damn steering wheel tank that leaks. Inner tie rods-outer tie rods, door lock actuators, radiator, and recently heater core. All fixed at home. A pain in the arse
@macsheadroom3209
5 жыл бұрын
Wish all mechanics had your honesty
@ThecardoctorTV
5 жыл бұрын
I think most are honest just a few that are really just incompetent and maybe a couple who are greedy and dishonest. It really gives a bad rap to all the great techs out there. Thanks for watching!
@RKDriver
5 жыл бұрын
First thing that came to mind when listening to him. ID's problems in failure, but moves past things that are still in good repair.
@bleechsnak3149
4 жыл бұрын
if you want a smaller repair bill from the mechanic KNOW what is wrong with your vehicle in the first place and then present the mechanic with what the problem is and tell them you want it fixed and if they try to upsell you on tires /wipers or anything else run away from that shop, 2nd example, however if the mechanic has a better idea of what is wrong let them do the work and if you cant afford it go to harbor freight buy some cheap tools then buy the part in question and replace it. also a bluetooth obd2 scanner can help TONS for like $70ish for a good one that will last and provides significant data on the trouble codes, these are simple things you can do on your own and will save you thousands in certian scenarios but sometimes the mechanic might be the better option if you do not want to invest your spare time researching your vehicle and understanding it better. with all that said take whatever you want from this comment. at the end of the day sometimes its better to let the pros take care of it
@albertguod4859
4 жыл бұрын
I have an old 93 dodge dakota. Here is my story/question. Came from the store shut off the engine. Took the groceries inside came back and crank it up once and everything went dead with the car. I knew i got a loose battery cable cuz i been meaning to fix it for sometimes. Got out tight the terminal went and crank it 8x or more but no start. It will turn over but it wont stay on. I got out spray my carb with easy starter fluid but same story. Finally i pull all my spark plug including the line to the coil and put them back on and it only took one crank and the sucker start up like new. Now here is my question. With that first crank that i lost power halfway into it, did it somehow reset my ignition coil, or there is another problem somewhere looming over me that havent come to past?
@colbychenette9027
5 жыл бұрын
I’m coming up on 200k on my 04 Dakota. And with regular maintenance it is still the best running vehicle in my family.
@rogermcghee1777
6 жыл бұрын
The video nails it about dodge Dakota's I own one I love this vehicle but having some problems.
@llccmalways79
7 жыл бұрын
The Car Doctor! Has solved my questions 6 times, I want to thank you for the videos and the time how you share the people the important of every pin point of questions also the vision of understanding the vehicles 👍 subscribe and Likes everyone I Highly recommend it!!
@ThecardoctorTV
7 жыл бұрын
I love being the hero! :)
@MeyerBuilt
7 жыл бұрын
you are definitely the Man!!
@willapanews9761
3 жыл бұрын
Anyone want to buy a 2002 Dakota 4x4 regular cab short bed with v6 5 speed manual? Needs transmission / clutch work, engine burns oil.
@miguelcastaneda7236
5 жыл бұрын
early gen dodge dakotas have problems main are the engine harness on computer its location in engine bay is one the heat other is vibration ..mine currently has 528,000 + other mechanically are uppper ball joint.screw in get frozen mext wheel bearings..but cheap to replace..extemded cab center hub support on drive shaft
@denisewoolard8679
5 жыл бұрын
Got a 1996 Dakota hesitates to start dies out when driving replace fuel pump O2 sensors still having problems do you have any videos on these types of problems that can be solved
@leonidesmartinez2030
5 жыл бұрын
Check the computer
@olvinargueta9778
5 жыл бұрын
l have dodge Dakota to l have that problem to.
@mstaradawn
5 жыл бұрын
I have a 2004 Dakota and love this truck 266500 and still going strong I sook it in green rust check every year because I live in the rust belt only minor to none rust so far only complaint is a noisy valve lash adjusters
@ThecardoctorTV
5 жыл бұрын
They seem to go forever. Go put another 100K on it!
@rafterL78
5 жыл бұрын
What's green rust check? Southern boy here but my daughter drove our ram 3500 flatbed around salty roads in college.
@jimbob5013
5 жыл бұрын
I have a 1999 dodge dakota extended cab rt 5.9 with 22,000 miles. Mint, its been garage kept.
@zx8401ztv
7 жыл бұрын
That's the problem with all machines, if you don't have them checked on a regular basis and minor problems fixed, it becomes a money nightmare later on. I like the way you help your customers by fixing only the urgent stuff first, it gives them time to pull there finger out and get the money together for the other problems :-D Hmm no grease nipples on the universal joint needle bearings, no way to maintain them without full dissasembly, shame as a regular greasing would have slowed the death down.
@ThecardoctorTV
7 жыл бұрын
Agree completely. I will say that the customer saved a lot of money over the years by not doing anything but if they want continued service they will need to dump some cash into it now. Those grease fittings are great if people actually use them :)
@jeffleduc1398
5 жыл бұрын
So there’s no rust in Alaska?
@joeysplats3209
5 жыл бұрын
Anchorage roads are clean and dry year 'round. Except between the end of June and the beginning of June. Then there's Summer, that week in June where it gets almost close to 85° F.
@jeffleduc1398
5 жыл бұрын
Joey Splats huh I never knew that... that makes sense thanks
@taketwophoto2206
4 жыл бұрын
Damn! I'm glad your not fixing my 98 Dak! I'd have to mortgage my house! But lemme tell ya 'bout rust. My truck is at a shop right now having all the brake lines replaced and the paint is the only thing blocking the light between the inner and outer front fender wells! BUT, I love this truck. Bought it used with 46K, 318 4spd auto, 1/2 ton, 2 dr SLT. Wish they made them still.
@jimbob5013
5 жыл бұрын
My 1999 dodge dakota ext cab rt 5.9 has 22,000 miles. Been garage kept in mint condition.
@Anthus.
5 жыл бұрын
I didn't even know they put 360 engines in Dakotas. I bet it's a strong truck, as my Dakota with a 318 is almost too much power for such a little truck.
@jimbob5013
5 жыл бұрын
@@Anthus. yes they are powerful little engines.
@depuyjd
6 жыл бұрын
Just picked up a 04 Dakota sxt v6 100k🤣 ? would it be worth having the gas tank cleaned and the filter changed (preventive maintenance) or just wait till an issue arises with the system ie.. the pump? hearing anything regarding sensitivity in the fuel systems components. Back to the video..
@philgordongordon4733
5 жыл бұрын
The way that truck looks I would guess you guys don't salt in AK. But here in Detroit we thrive on destroying vehicles & our roads with over excessive salting😥 But everything in this video is on point..!
@dwynepen7626
5 жыл бұрын
Detroit 😨😳😐
@maxforce2044
6 жыл бұрын
Your other video helped me repair my Durango's HVAC/Blower motor. So I looked at some of your other videos to see if you Really knew what you were talkin' about. And... You do ! lol ... I watched you do a walk-around this Dakota and ... You are the best at diagnosing repairs. You are the first mechanic that I totally agrred with on everything during your Dakota walk-around. Thanks once again for your help.
@geraldtimmons4053
3 жыл бұрын
$750 for my 1997 with 162,300 miles
@robertboydston3787
6 жыл бұрын
I have this same truck and randomly found this video. Very informative and straightforward. I have a P0300 code that I was looking for a fix for, but I will definitely check into the issues mentioned. I'm about to hit 175K on mine & I used to have a 1988 that I put almost 450K on.....
@ThecardoctorTV
6 жыл бұрын
sounds like you are getting great service out of your ride! Keep doing what youre doing. Thanks for watching
@zmack11
4 жыл бұрын
Man's said high mileage at 130. I'm pushing 437 man. Those are rookie numbers
@ThecardoctorTV
4 жыл бұрын
Lucky to get 100K in Alaska. Bad roads and extreme temps.
@commandercody38
6 жыл бұрын
amazing video. a good amount of what you mentioned has been replaced however you did miss the leaky transmission pan. it caused idling issues and once that level was able to stay consistent it has been very reliable. we'll be getting a clean fuel system next along with injectors from a 09 dodge challenger if they fit. they're not old injectors just slightly used since we replaced the injectors on the challenger with slightly larger ones but it still gets a lean code due to the larger air intake. so cool hearing that psshh noise from the air getting sucked in. (it's not a turbo). I'd like to mention when you replace the ball joints to get BOLT ON joints and crank them down. makes repair way easier if something occurs. that did happen when a wheel flew off and broke 4 of the 6 studs. glad we had a performance and very solid sway bar to withstand most of that impact but the lower ball joint was still damaged. shout out to all care automotive in Troy, MO who repaired it at no extra cost because at first we thought it was because they used air tools to tighten the lugs back on. a month later though my grandma noticed the jeeps lugs were loose and we realized that it wasn't all care automotive's fault. oh I forgot to mention they even delivered the vehicle to us to our address out in the middle of no where. hope to get the entire truck restored and it'll join the old classics in it's own era like old 60s to 70s antiques. even 80s is now considered antiques. two more years and i'll be able to get the proper plates saying that this vehicle is old and rusty like how i'm going to be in 30 years. recently had it dynoed at State Technical College of Missouri (i'm in the associates of applied science machining program there) and both foot pounds and hp were around I think 200 or 250. I don't have the results with me.
@robsrandomness7824
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I know all too well about those O2 sensor issues. However, my 2002 Dakota has 220,000 miles........on a V6!!
@halguymon7010
5 жыл бұрын
Crank shaft position sensor
@dale5401
6 жыл бұрын
I also have a 2003 Dakota with 107k on it. The rear limited slip differential went bad at about 105k, symptoms where clunking noises then found metal pieces on magnet. Steering shafts went at about 60k. Was just told the ball joints should be replaced soon. Another common problem in rust belt areas are rotted out brake lines, broken exhaust manifold bolts which cause exhaust fumes in cab, and front wheel bearing hubs. I have a loud rubbing noise coming from rear brake area when backing up, sometimes without being on brakes which are new. Thanks for the video.
@natethompson4792
6 жыл бұрын
2000 4.7l slt durango- at 150k had erratic rpms at highway speeds. Replaced throttle position sensor. Fixed. Replaced all four shocks at 160k. At 190k had low speed engine shutoff(stop signs, slow turns etc) and occasional rough idle. Replaced manifold absolute pressure sensor. Problem solved. At 200k I just replaced my brake master cylinde and booster and bled brakes. Previous brake worker didn't grease booster to brake linkage, and it acted like booster failure. Rear drums have a slight lockup, so now it is time to rebuild rear brake drums. This has been a great suv- one must do the routine maintenance per Dodge's recommendations. They will last. Of course the plugs, wires, thermostat, brakes and other routine stuff done when it was time. I'm not a great mechanic and these are the things I've done in my shop. Thanks to car doctor and others, it takes the mystery out of some moderate maintenance. Good video.
@ThecardoctorTV
6 жыл бұрын
That's awesome. Thank you for sharing your story and for watching!
@TheMattsMan
6 жыл бұрын
I have an 03 Durango 4.7. 249,000 very reliable vehicle!
@billcat1840
5 жыл бұрын
My 98 5.2 throbbed like a German bomber until I changed my TPS.😂
@johnrhines4354
Жыл бұрын
2002 Dodge Dakota owner, here. Several times I've had issues with driver side window in door failing to roll back up. And now I've got issues with passenger side rear door window failing to roll back up. I would like to see a video on how to remove the door panels to see what is going on, inside of these doors. Thanks, Johnny!
@drfalcon4102
6 жыл бұрын
I got 350K out of my 94 Dakota, other than one Transmission, zero problems,, wish I had it back
@johnhull6363
6 жыл бұрын
drfalcon4102 my 01 shit timing chain at 67k, wheel bearings at 39k
@timbrwolf1121
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah my 95 is a beast. I just had to replace the fuel pump tune it up and clean the carb. Now it rides like a dream. When did your transmission go out?
@mikew9096
5 жыл бұрын
Wish. I never sold my 96 square body. Rust and a bad heater core at 150k sent it to the next guy. Great little v8 4x4 truck.
@timbrwolf1121
5 жыл бұрын
@@mikew9096 Actually scared about my 95 now. like a week after I posted that, My headlights and brakelights stopped working. The doorlocks and the brake pedals both fuck with the rpm gauge. I am scared I have a wiring issue and Im afraid to take her to the shop
@rrgoodmanmr
5 жыл бұрын
Donovan Shovan the fear is real, I just spent 1650.00 last week, the engine light just came on this week. so far this year nearly 5,000 spent on my 08 and it's still leaking from the rear main seal.
@HappyHands.
4 жыл бұрын
Dakota owners be like... I got 99 problems but.. the hitch ain't one
@samlewis9998
4 жыл бұрын
Lmfao
@pedromedelez579
6 жыл бұрын
I got me a 00 Dakota 3.9m/t been redoing all front suspension bushings. Fells like a new truck & parts r cheap all of eBay
@tomdickharryjane
6 жыл бұрын
Exact same drivetrain. Did the same with new tires. Cannot say it feels like a new truck though.
@Neuron43
6 жыл бұрын
I have a 98 Durango that I bought used with 160k on it. I have experienced most of those problems in the twelve years I've owned it as I live in the salt belt. I can't bring myself to part with it though because it is a really solid vehicle. I also use OE when I can afford to especially with the water pump, fuel pump and transmission fluid. The body is pretty rough now with 200k but I'm not giving up on her yet. Thanks for the info.
@Roller76
5 жыл бұрын
I hear you about "when you can afford it". My wife's Dakota has had its share of repairs. But I buy from Rockauto.com because they are way cheaper for quality parts. I am not a mechanic but I try to do our vehicle repairs by the help of KZitem videos. If you ever have to replace the main computer there are companies online that will send you a remanufactured one and you'd send them back your old one. I paid $200 and works great. Good luck with your truck
@darrenwilder5748
6 жыл бұрын
I'm on my 2nd Dakota, the first I sold at 365K miles and my 2nd is at 307K miles and counting!! My current Dakota is a 2003 SLT+. It has the 4.7L auto transmission. I LOVE my Dakota!! It has a 10 bolt rear end with a 392 gear. She's still a strong truck. I plan to keep her and possibly make her a project in the future. The issue I had with the right rear brakes was a collapsed flex line, the expensive thing about that part is it's crimped onto the hard line and is a dealer item. I'm probably about to replace the fuel pump, I had to replace it on my first Dakota as well (this was done at 312K miles). I wished they still build the Dakota, it's a GREAT truck!! I'm going to keep my current one probably until i'm just not able to drive anymore!
@nineczka
3 жыл бұрын
i am thinking of buying an 03 tacoma for 5k and only 80k miles.. but i dont know anything about trucks really. do you think its worth it or should i buy something easier for a bit more money? i drive across the country alot
@dwaynemartens8414
6 жыл бұрын
I've got an 02 Dakota 103 thousand miles i changed my plugs and come to find out the gap was .o68 and higher they should've been .040 why would the old plugs be so far out of gap
@cameronknoechel9767
4 жыл бұрын
The plug gap always gets bigger as u put mileage on them. The electric current corrodes the prongs. Compare the old with the new next time.
@l.a.raustadt518
6 жыл бұрын
01 Dakota Sport, heater motor, heater control x2, rear end (towed in gear) 2 right headlights , 4-5 exhaust systems (rust belt) , shocks , front end x3 (only 1 grease fitting) and brake pad s , rotor s , shoe s ect . My moto run into ground or body fall s off!
@Sam-lh7uh
6 жыл бұрын
rockauto has serviceable and greasable front end parts that are well worth it!
@JaredHempfield
5 жыл бұрын
You're an idiot
@gypsyjoey
3 жыл бұрын
Dodge is the make of vehicle you buy when you want to work on your vehicle everyday. Also these vehicles have problems that are almost unidentified and you will spend money to fix 50 other things that are not broken before you find the problem. Once again dodge is trash for the everyday person but great for mechanics
@NoahDoane
2 жыл бұрын
They're very hit or miss.
@1Klooch
6 жыл бұрын
upper and lower ball joints at 40K GAR-UN-TEED!
@unclejimbo1857
5 жыл бұрын
And at least every 2 years after, if not less. I started buying the better ones and doing them myself. Its been a year now since I did that, seem to be holding up much better.
@gabeakagoat
4 жыл бұрын
absolutely. my 07 is nothing but front end problems. engine still purrs like a kitten tho
@riceboy1701e
4 жыл бұрын
Any vehicle, no matter what age, will have issues at some point. Proper care, maintenance, and repairs when something does go wrong will enable a vehicle to last. My '06 Dakota, bought four years ago at 140K, has been dependable with few issues. And it does help to live in an area with no rust issues, like south Texas. ;-)
@ThecardoctorTV
4 жыл бұрын
Nice
@tahquameken
5 жыл бұрын
It sounds like this guy is going to have a huge bill.
@millgiass
6 жыл бұрын
My Map Sensor is coming back with an error code. Bitch stalls out and now struggles to start/stay started.
@swimmer8585
6 жыл бұрын
Only 130k? Jesus, is that considered high miles????
@ThecardoctorTV
6 жыл бұрын
Up here that is considered high mileage in my opinion.
@swimmer8585
6 жыл бұрын
Wow. Low standards I guess
@trapperdude223
6 жыл бұрын
My 5.9L Dakota has 208k and I think it's got another 100k in it.
@nholt
6 жыл бұрын
I have 378,000 on my 2000 Dakota.
@turbodiesel4709
6 жыл бұрын
It used to be, but nowadays, everyone is so poor that we have to stretch our vehicles to 200 or 300K + before we can afford to give up on them. Newer vehicles are too overpriced and too expensive to repair when they break.
@brandonhamilton3416
5 жыл бұрын
I have a 2000 Dakota 3.9 that I just retired at 439,000 miles, original engine and transmission. Put her through the ringer in my younger years. Never any major issues. Just things like he said in the video. Now have a 2004 Dakota 3.7 with 122,000 miles. If this truck will be 1/2 as good as the other one, will be a good truck for a long time. Dakotas are built better than Rams, and worth fixing these minor problems if and when they occur.
@fieldsofomagh
7 жыл бұрын
When it comes to assessing faults or pending faults, I reckon you're top of the list.
@ThecardoctorTV
7 жыл бұрын
That's a great point to be made. I only see them when they are broken. For the first few years after production I have no idea about the flaws since they are covered under warranty. After 5-10 years it become more obvious to the independent shops like mine. The true test is personal experience of owners by knowing all the things that work as intended! Blessings today!
@doug960
6 жыл бұрын
Good "little" trucks. Just enough meat to keep up with the bigger trucks. I've got 235,000 miles on my 03 now. Mine has the 4.7l. The first 200k the truck needed NOTHING major. the factory battery even went 11 years. It's only had one replacement battery its whole life. I'm in the process of doing ball joints for the first time. Not too bad a job other than drilling out rivets. I've been chasing evap codes around since it was new. Cracked hoses here and there, new NVLD switch two weeks ago. I had the blower resistor fail in the lowest fan speed setting (highest resistance) but it's been fine since I replaced it for two years now. I replaced the u joints in the rear drive shaft at 212k. My rear pinion seal weeps a little bit, but I just make sure to top up the fluid every couple months and change it if need be. Brake hard line to the rear burst on me not too long ago. Had to buy a coil of line and make another myself. Couldn't find a preformed line. I ended up doing all the hard lines from stem to stern. Engine and trans are still smooth and quiet. Paint is in good shape. A little rust under the rockers, but nowhere visible. This truck has been one of the most reliable vehicles I've ever owned. I don't see why it won't make it to 300,000 miles.
@draconicwindbane2056
5 жыл бұрын
Nice to know just bought a 4.7
@jeffreythompson7110
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah here In Michigan they rot bad.
@masonparsons4920
6 жыл бұрын
Jeffrey Thompson oh yeah lol
@mojavedesert2610
6 жыл бұрын
Everything rots in Michigan!😎
@joeysplats3209
5 жыл бұрын
@@mojavedesert2610 including my ex.
@EzDuzzIt4200
5 жыл бұрын
ohio is the same man he snow and salt just eats them away sadly
@caseycurtis7497
10 күн бұрын
I just bought a 2003 Dakota 5.9 with 186,000 miles on it for $3,000. Needs wheel bearings, but everything else seems pretty good. No check engine light even. This is my first Dodge.
@barneywarwick1038
5 жыл бұрын
is the 318 a Good motor
@danielking4097
4 жыл бұрын
Please message me back I’m having trouble starting my truck in the morning
@moneymac2864
7 жыл бұрын
One of the best mechanics right here boys and girls. Take notes.
@ThecardoctorTV
7 жыл бұрын
Hey im just here for eye candy, its techs like Eric O from SMA that are deserving of a title like that! :)
@mostlymoparih5682
7 жыл бұрын
Don't cha mean you're here four4 the candy? :> )
@ThecardoctorTV
7 жыл бұрын
the candy man can
@davidporcell7799
5 жыл бұрын
Scooty kilmer #1
@jennydiez1258
5 жыл бұрын
95dodge dakota, v6, 425,000miles(thanks to husband's regular maintenance).. Random no start. Tried everything! Fuel relay, tune-up, fuel pump 1yr ago, etc....ugh...This is our only transportation. Any ideas, folks?
@tylermcconnell1630
5 жыл бұрын
I had random no starts with mine it was either the shifter had to be bumped into park a little more. And the other reason i found was bad ground to the battery.
@jennydiez1258
5 жыл бұрын
@@tylermcconnell1630 Thanks for your input. Our truck died again this morning, luckily a good samaritan helped husband push it out of the intersection. We replaced the battery cable connectors. We will try the shifter idea.
@bobalbert2828
7 жыл бұрын
Great video Tim! I recently watched your video on replacing upper and lower ball joints on the F250/ F350. It's a great video! I learned alot watching, and you made it look pretty easy but I know that, that's because you have many years of experience. I'm gonna replace the ball joints on my 03 F250 super duty instead of bringing it to a Ford dealership and getting financially raped. Thanks again Tim!
@ThecardoctorTV
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the complements, I appreciate that. With the right tools and some patience youll be saving a ton of money on those ball joints. Assuming its a 4X truck just get the seal driver tool and the Astro ball jont master set and a torque wrench and youll be good to go. Blessings friend!
@jennydiez1258
5 жыл бұрын
Our 95 has 427,000+ miles! Having trouble with no start in park. Any tips, help or advice would be appreciated- thanks! (Already replaced starter, battery ok, alternator ok, new ignition coil, full tune-up, fuel pump ok, relays all ok...grr...getting frustrated, folks.)
@josephsnow7882
5 жыл бұрын
Jenny Diez have u checked the battery connectors? Like the connectors that go on top of the battery posts? Because I had a Jeep with the same problem. Replaced starter, battery, fuzes, and everything and it wouldn’t start. Until I checked the connectors and found a bunch of corrosion. Clipped the old connectors off and replaced them with new ones and it started up right away. Hope it helps!!
@jennydiez1258
5 жыл бұрын
@@josephsnow7882 Thanks! We changed the battery cables and still had the same problem. It ended up being the transmission linkage bushings(!). Using a cable tie. Hopefully, we will be able to find correct-fit parts. Amazing that a little piece of plastic keeps the gears from shifting out of place. Thanks for the advice!
@shaunbernier3672
5 жыл бұрын
I love my 2003 4.7 quad cab Dakota 173 711 and still going strong
@briancropp5259
6 жыл бұрын
Charging the customer for new rear calipers and rotors when the issue was probably just the slide pins, he even said it could be just the slide pins. New pads and new slide pins and the rear brakes would be back working. $40 in parts vs $200, typical mechanic. Other than that, everything was pretty spot on.
@sickof36
5 жыл бұрын
Just bought 1- shop wants 4500 to repair everything- non being major. Just suspension work. Rip . $1200 to do exhaust manifold bolts!!!
@charleswhite7612
Ай бұрын
The absolutely horrible and terrifyingly inadequate front brakes on 99-02 years. (Fix:find a wrecked 03-04 Dakota or Durango and swap the knuckles onto your 99-02 and buy the MUCH bigger rotors & calipers. Everything else is the same. You’ll thank me later.👍😉 (Radiator failure, leaking manifold (lousy exhaust studs), and of course the dreaded and ultra expensive Blenddoor fix(paying someone to do it)😲. The blenddoor can be fixed easily by removing the glovebox boor & cutting a hole in the A/C box to swap it out. You’ll thank me later for that too. You can do it!💪😉
@lawdymama8478
5 жыл бұрын
Wow, that can't be the original paint, mine only lasted 6 years. It was an 02.
@darrellcahill6466
5 жыл бұрын
clyde I also have an 02 red color. Clear coat is flaking off everywhere. I got the truck at 270k miles and nobody touched anything on it, everything was original except brakes.
@Nobody-zq8bl
5 жыл бұрын
No mention of the 3.9's timing chain problems and complete lack of any tensioner from the factory? LOL
@monmixer
5 жыл бұрын
the main cause of that issue is buying cheap oil filters. Sad but true. Most people buy the cheapest oil filter and that's very bad for any vehicles tensioner to go through. Cheap oil filters use a cheap nitrile rubber anti-drainback valve. When the nitrile material begins to harden and and it will on or before 3000 miles it starts to crack from the heat and then valve in the filter that hold the oil in when you shut off the engine doesn't work right or not at all causing the oil to drain from the filter. then when you restart the engine their is a delay in the proper oil getting to the timing chain and tensioner until the oil filter refills.That's where the wear comes from. Just buy the filter that dodge recommends or a similar quality filter. that extra 5 bucks every oil change will allow you to avoid this repair
@LigerTigerOP
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve met so many ppl that have issues with there Dakota’s and how bad the 4.7 is. I have an 04 and I haven’t had any issues with it at all. I guess people are just super rough on there trucks. Everything you’ve mentioned on this truck, I replaced before they had a chance to go bad. Ty for the video. It was very helpful.
@khiggins61
5 жыл бұрын
Disc brake inspection is much simpler if you remember a couple of key facts. If both the inboard and outboard pads on each wheel are worn evenly, most generally the caliper anchor/slides, caliper piston and flexible rubber brake hose are working properly. If the inboard pad is more worn than the outboard, you can count on either the caliper being bad or the hose has deterioration inside it that's acting as a check valve basically, applying the brake but not releasing completely. If the rotors have been used beyond their minimum thickness, which is cast on the surface of the rotor usually on the outer edge by the cooling fins, it tends to cause the caliper piston to overextend when the pads start getting thin, in turn causing the piston to not retract back into the caliper bore. That causes that particular brake to start overheating, boiling the brake fluid and totally trashing both the caliper and hose, and the cost of your brake job just skyrocketed, since calipers and hoses need to be replaced in pairs, meaning both front or both rear. On the other hand, if the outboard pad is more worn than the inboard, then you can bet the slides aren't free to allow the back and forth movement of the caliper when and after the brakes are applied, causing faster wear and possibly even leading to other component failure. Another little known fact is that when your brake system is all brand new and the master cylinder reservoir is filled to the max line, you can keep tabs on your pads and drum brake shoe condition.. As the pads and rotors wear, more fluid is required, therefore causing the fluid level in the master cylinder to drop. When the fluid level gets closer to the minimum line a complete system inspection should be performed, checking the pad and rotor wear as well as looking for any leaks in the system. No leaks will be the indicator that the pads are most likely worn to the squealers if so equipped. That's what the speedy lube, quick oil change techs simply do not understand, and when they see a low fluid level they're all to quick to grab the can of fluid and top the reservoir to the max line, inadvertently voiding the wear indicator. I prefer to service my own vehicles, but if for some reason I have to take it to the speedy guys, it's always necessary to specifically tell them to leave the brake fluid alone. They're more than welcome to look at the brake system and look for any leaks, but aside from that to just leave it alone. Incompetency abounds these days, and the ignorance ends up costing the paying customers instead of the jack wagons who screwed something up in the first place. When replacing rotors with new ones still in the box, they should ALWAYS be put on the brake lathe and checked for excessive run-out. New rotors are often times dropped, thrown or bounced in manufacturing, transportation, warehousing, retailer or the technician, and as bad as it sucks to have to turn brand new, cross-hatched rotors and take any material off before ever even being installed on the vehicle, but checking it personally will at least minimize that off the wall chance that there's pulsation under braking during the test drive. Even as little as .005" run-out can be felt in both the brake pedal and the seat of your britches when applied. I've always been a perfectionist by nature, and I absolutely hate having to do anything twice, especially when it could've very easily been avoided in the first place. Good video by the way! Liked and subscribed. Safe and happy wrenching!
@dwwd156
5 жыл бұрын
02 4x4 in Virginia. Minor rust, as for repairs= all 4shocks, rear spring shackles, front wheel hubs, muffler and tailpipe, gas tank straps, radiator and hoses, cap, wires, rotor and plugs, headliner, valve cover gaskets, intermediate steering shaft, fuel inlet pipe and general fluids. Needs ball joints now. Has 170k on a 3.9L V6 with a 5 speed. Engine is whisper quiet and rides great. Good truck but you need to be able to fix it yourself or it would get crazy expensive.
@stevenmcrobie8956
5 жыл бұрын
I have a 05 Dakota that keeps trying to switch into 4wheel low... while I’m driving , parked , keys off... any suggestions ? Thanks for any help
@doccrawford6153
5 жыл бұрын
What did you find out. I have a 2005 doing the same thing
@rainmaker3700
Жыл бұрын
Question-2001 Dodge Dakota, headlights flash on and off, door ajar bell keeps dinging, horn chirps, wipers come on occasionally on there own, any ideas causing this?? Thanks
@rainmaker3700
Жыл бұрын
I checked the wiring harness and grounds, all seem to be ok.
@ThecardoctorTV
Жыл бұрын
Sounds kind of like a faulty multifunction switch. Does it do it id you bang on the steering wheel?
@rainmaker3700
Жыл бұрын
@@ThecardoctorTV I changed the ignition switch because the turn signal was not working, it fixed the turn signal but not the other issues.
@mick5740
7 ай бұрын
05 Dakota po770 po700. Starts out in 3rd gear. Ok on highway higher speeds Shifting threw gears it shifts hard. I also noticed in 4low it seems to be working in 1st gear nicely but not in high Iv herd it could be tcm and then also iv heard it could be mechanical shifts solenoids valve body etc. Also could just be a original old trans filter but I doubt that easy. Any tips or advice appreciated
@SebastianWoodard
4 жыл бұрын
I wrecked my 03 club ca with the 4.7. Ima fix her up though
@founditnow54
4 жыл бұрын
I used to make tons of money doing balljoints as an inspection mechanic on these when there were still many of them haunting the roads here in Pennsylvania.
@im12runb4trouble
6 жыл бұрын
just bought a used one and wondered why so cheap because it looked fine and drove fine and ran fine. If I had seen this video before i got it and a lot of other reviews I would have checked the ball joints and shocks a little better cause sure enough there shot.(It was a short test drive on smooth roads} but anyway rest of it looks good. and thank you for your review. I'll keep my eye on that stuff since it has 148,000 on it. did you know they were recalled for air bag problems? I've got to get mine in. I dont like driving around with grenades in front of me! ........Have a good one buddy
@davidmoxon-kx2ku
3 ай бұрын
I got a Question, my 2002 Dakota 4 wd Club cab sport. 3.9 The engine light is on but it goes off after some sort of shift clank while driving or when reved up after it starts to get warm. The code is PO601 but like I said engine light goes off after a bit so It is potentially warming up. while driving you can feel it like shift hard, or a clank, and light goes off or if its getting close to halfway warmed up, engine lite goes off after you rev it a little bit. What could it be instead of the pcm. Had the PCM serviced but. after few starts the light came back on when you start it. No other error on diagnostic. Just PO601. When they tested it it had a error they wiped it and reinstalled the program. Like I said the engine light came back on and does the same stuff. Or is the PCM Bad. They said it tested good so they did not open it. stumped.
@ralphvaccaro2638
4 жыл бұрын
Guy needs everything wow
@matthewmillar3804
6 жыл бұрын
On my '99 Dakota I replaced shocks, u-joints, tires, complete brakes front and back. I have an issue with my HVAC controller, but I'll watch your other video for that. It seems like you've hit all the points I've had problems with on my truck. Notably my ball joints were fine. I had weird issues with power loss that I couldn't diagnose, but it fixed itself after a week or two. I wish my truck had four wheel disc brakes.
@castingyourcaresfishing7944
3 жыл бұрын
I have a 06 Dakota witj less than 100,000 moles and had tyranny replaced due to it pulling slow at times. But the problem is back. They say it's electrical and not the transmission. Check engine light is on and can't get it inspected. Any advice?
@HOCKEYpro1990
4 жыл бұрын
I love your video, i own a 2002 dosge dakota 3.9 manual and have owned it for almost 6 years now. When i got it i was at 150,00 miles and i had to replace almost everything on your list. A few other problems were ecu failure, air conditioner evaporators, air bags and back window seal leaks. Love this truck, paid 2,500 for it at the time and have put almost 4,000 into it. Wont need another truck for a good 10 more years or so
@MrSkrillaMaka
5 жыл бұрын
I'm about to get a 2010 Dakota, 80K miles. I'm excited to get it, just checking in to see what I could be getting into
@isaiahbacon901
4 жыл бұрын
Buy a chevey
@paulmillar4774
5 жыл бұрын
I just replaced the upper and lower control arms on my 2002 Dodge Durango 4X4, which came with the ball joints already installed, as well as the control arm bushings. I also had to replace the torsion bars, because they were rusted to the point that I had to remove them attached to the lower control arms, they were fused together with rust. While I was at it, I replaced the tie rod ends, sway bar bushings, and shocks. It seems everything you said was wrong with this one was exactly what was wrong with mine. I found it much easier to just replace everything at once, since you have to remove everything anyhow.
@jondoe4667
9 ай бұрын
Shiiit, he said "higher mileage Dakota's" and it's got 130k. I have a little 3.9 Dakota with 226k. It's nice or fancy by any means, but its a good daily beater, and it runs good. 👍
@NXT_LVL
Жыл бұрын
So basic common problems 100k stuff... Though most of the earlier year Dakotas were Cap/Rotor based on a 5.2, but If its EFI/Coil on Plug all 4.7s and 3.6s and the 5.9 RTs were EFI though through a carb style EFI, before multiple point. That's a quick tune up and the PCM takes care of the timing based the fueling/spark. Fuel pump is a fuel pump, every vehicle on the road you have to drop the tank if there isn't an access panel in the body from up top. Ball joints, Mine's at 123k on original factory parts. After 20 years, all non-greaseable ball joints and rubber components goes bad. Myself and my family have yet to own any vehicle (Chevy, Ford, Dodge, Suzuki) that had zero HVAC issues of the last 40 years.
@beancrane9595
5 ай бұрын
where are you located exactly been in Alaska for almost a year now drove my 2001 dodge dakota 4.7 v8 284,660 miles and am having a issue with the coolant bubbling like air is in the system no leaks as far as i can see no check engine light and no overheating.
@0346-p1s
6 жыл бұрын
There always movement in vehicles technically mechanics often had much more problem then that far as drive shaft is to see if rear bracket needs replaced far as brakes there's no seen few of brakes cause you didn't show brakes far as rotor more likely its ok. Far as movement often there is far as cv rubber cover might want to check specifics cause there's an in ward looking cv rubber cover. Far as tire rods and rubber insert heat gun is easier or hydraulic fluid or power stirring oil and pop it in tighten as needed some use multi purpose grease to pop in New ones. Mainly items total depending is 500 to 100 to if brakes are fine and rotors pass spec's far as mounts on drive shaft depending year about 20 to 50 piece to 100 dollars no need to buy whole drive shaft. Don't want your garage with bad review cause not much up there for work. Depending on wear hardly any work there.
@Joshua.Switzer1123
2 ай бұрын
Rust emanating from the ujoints lmao what da world. Here in rhode island. That whole undercarriage would be covered in rust idc what year it is.
@dylano7242
11 ай бұрын
Missed a lot problems on these. The 3.6L v6, 4.7L 5.2L v8 have a lot of problems from head gaskets and timing chain problems. And the transmissions are extremely weak. The repair bills are upwards of $5k and most people just junk it. And the ac and heaters regularly go bad. Heater is more needed than ac but still repair is long and expensive $1-2k if hire someone. If you are looking for a used one get the 5.9L v8 or 2.5L 4 cyl those care extremely reliable. If you are looking keep one alive after a bad engine there are direct 5.7L hemi engine swap kits from holley to adapt a 5.7l to bolt in and mate up with old style or newer transmissions.
@Blue-moon12
5 жыл бұрын
I have a 88 Dakota LE V6 with 120k and runs like a top. The LA motors were built to last
@overthinkerblue4637
5 жыл бұрын
Lucky you living in Alaska. Is it an issue to get parts delivered there ( shipped ). Do you ever suggest products to help out like amsoil or royal purple.
@robertsteele4188
6 жыл бұрын
The 4.7 are known for timeing chain and guide to go. Not sure about the 3.7 v6. They should have kept the 5.2 (318) lot more reliable.
@skylerlott5845
6 жыл бұрын
130k miles??! What?! My 97 Dodge Dakota has roughly 230k miles and still kicking strong.
@ThecardoctorTV
6 жыл бұрын
Nice. You probably don't live in Alaska
@skylerlott5845
6 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately no I don't. I live in Utah. I wish I was living in Alaska.
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