Psyco
07-27-2001, 09:48 PM
I bought my Dak new in May '93. It's a 3.9 V-6 w/auto. At present it has 229,000 miles!! You name it I've towed it...boats(12'john-24'Scarab),motor homes(20'),my race car with tools and accessories(app.5500lbs.). My secret to longevity? TRANSMISSION COOLER,electric brakes for larger tows(the truck actually stops better),a reciever hitch, and a good tune. The truck has NEVER left me stranded. I rebuilt the trans. last year, replaced the timing chain at 180,000 mi.(highly recommended for any make of vehicle),and put a new rack & pinion at 190,000 mi.,replaced radiator and water pump at 200,000mi, and that's about it as far as "major" repairs. With this many miles the poor old engine is startin' to show it's age. She's down on power an' startin' to burn a little oil. But that's O.K. I've got a fresh 3.9 on the stand waitin' for this one to finally give up. Dodge...Damned Old Dodge Go's Everwhere.!! And yes the truck still looks good,you'd never know she has that many miles on her.
[Edited by Psyco on 07-27-2001 at 09:50 PM]
[Edited by Psyco on 07-27-2001 at 09:50 PM]