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brad
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6/23/2005
09:50:57

Subject: just bought 97 4x4 5.2L
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I just bought a 1997 dakota 4x4 5.2L. I have never owned one befor and I was wondering if there is any little tricks or secrets about them that I should know about. I have only had it a month and already I have replaced the a/c pump and the plenum gasket. I put new autolite spark plugs wires and mobil 1 synthetic oil. Any other info would be a great help.

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Crow318
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6/23/2005
10:11:00

RE: just bought 97 4x4 5.2L
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That is the same truck I have.

I love mine, and have only had to do regular maintenace items.

A few things to watch for:

Front wheel bearings, if you let them get bad, you will wreck tires

Front Brakes - When you replace them, get a good set of aftermarket rotors and pads

Put a Blackmagic fan on it and remove the clutch fan. I have a single 15", but I thing they make a twin fan setup now that is much better.

Alot of people see gains with a CAI

Keep it clean and waxed, cause they look hot with a shine

Have fun with it.



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