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Old 05-06-2010 | 11:02 AM
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im gonna get a 95 v6 dakota w/85k 5 speed manual and am looking for info on any tips for bulletproofing the engine

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good parts to replace before failure
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Old 05-06-2010 | 12:10 PM
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The engine itself should be pretty good. Just think about your sensors and hoses and vacuum lines and maybe a coolant flush. You may wanna inspect the radiator, cap, and thermostat.
 
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Old 05-06-2010 | 01:28 PM
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thats good to hear about the engine...im coming from a VW GTI and i had to do quite a bit of bulletproofing to feel comfortable pushing that engine
 
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Old 05-06-2010 | 03:21 PM
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I hear ya. But you gotta understand these trucks are a different beast. So going from a cc engine to American Muscle HP is apples and oranges.
 
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The weakest point of these engines is the valve springs. The valves will start to float long before the bottom end of the engine is at risk of damage.
 
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Old 05-06-2010 | 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Az93DKota
I hear ya. But you gotta understand these trucks are a different beast. So going from a cc engine to American Muscle HP is apples and oranges.
well this engine looks much simpler so i am confident i can handle it...after workin on a FI car an NA dodge should be easy...that and this is my 11th vehicle
 
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