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97 dodge dakota sport 2wd metal in oil pan

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Old May 4, 2021 | 03:46 AM
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Default 97 dodge dakota sport 2wd metal in oil pan

Recently bought ran fine for days up until I decided to change oil. The oil that was drained was over used and not much of it. It was night time when I finished so I only started it and ran it till it got to operating temperature. The next morning I started it up and started to reverse out the drive way as I did she died. Started right back up after the first mile as I am taking the in ramp. A hard knocking noise started ask of lose of power greatly. Long story short I drive it no more then 5 miles with it driving like crap. Did not over heat. The new oil was completely black. Oil was present at intake manifold as well. I was finally able to pull oil pan with great care as I am a student of YouTube. I will attach photos of oil pan ect..

Also I did a motor medic flush.
 
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Old May 4, 2021 | 06:10 AM
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Your motor is toast.

I don't think it was your fault; but the overextended oil change belies poor maintenance from the previous owner(s).

That's bearing material in the pan there.

Time to plan on a pull and rebuild of the motor.

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