2001 Dakota 3.9L sudden overheat after hearing timing chain slap
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2001 Dakota 3.9L sudden overheat after hearing timing chain slap
Regular driving suddenly overheated fast, got it back home. Was already prepared to replace timing chain tensioner, pulled valve covers off just to check timing cycle. Noticed that 8 out 12 pushrods totally bent to hell, no oil in the gallery or lifters, severe oil scorching on pistols. HELP !!
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Check the belly pan on the intake manifold. They're known to draw easily a 1/4 quart every oil change, which gets sucked into the engine. That's likely where the oil in the chambers came from.
I don't know of any aftermarket heads for the V6, you'll need to have the heads checked/magnafluxed for cracks between valve seats.
I don't know of any aftermarket heads for the V6, you'll need to have the heads checked/magnafluxed for cracks between valve seats.
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