Looking for answers to problems with my dakota
02-01-2011, 06:20 PM
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Looking for answers to problems with my dakota
Hi My name is Brenda, I am a widow and know a little about vehicles but this one has stumped me.
I have a 1987 dodge dakota pick-up 3.9L 2 b. There is gas in my oil. What caused it? Manifold leak? Can it be repaired? Should I just try to sell it?
Thank you for any help I can get
02-01-2011, 06:23 PM
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Welcome to Dodge Forum, Brenda!!! Check out the Dakota Section!!! They have the answers!!!
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02-01-2011, 08:05 PM
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Welcome to the site. I will move this thread to the first generation Dakota section, but I would guess it is blow-by. The piston rings may not be sealing to the cylinder walls,
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hi ,if it has a Manuel fuel pump, than that would be the first thing to check, or just replace it ,, tom
02-01-2011, 10:31 PM
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hi ,if it has a Manuel fuel pump, than that would be the first thing to check, or just replace it ,, tom
I agree a leaky diaphragm inside the fuel pump will cause this. Replace the manual fuel pump. After that change the oil and filter.
02-01-2011, 10:49 PM
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clean the spark plugs too... it will help to get the excess gas off in cold weather