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Mike Harris
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12/21/2002
20:33:08

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I have a 98 dodge durango with 125,ooo miles
on it. A couple of months ago I started hearing
a noise that sounded like a vehicle with farm tires on it. It only makes the sound when you
drive straight or turn the wheel to the right.
When you turn the wheel to the left slightly or
to turn a corner it doesn't make the noise. I
was wondering if there was anyone out there that
might have some clue as to what the problem is?



PaulWatts
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12/21/2002
22:06:48

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Sounds like a wheel bearing going out. By
turning one dirrection or the other you are
loading and unloading the inner and outer
races in the bearing. Jack the front wheels up
and you should be able to feal the roughness
in the suspension as the wheel is spun. This
will tell you which side is the problem.

Paul



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12/22/2002
04:30:46

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hearing about your 109k r/t makes me feel much better!!

with about 45000 miles ive only had to replace tires and a power steering pump (dont try and spin the ass-end around on bumpy pavement) cracked the shaft right in 2...ick.

pulling a 13.00 on motor, do you think i can see 150k without rebuilding (will have new heads, cam, headers etc etc in spring)

**in shadows growing wings**

Kenny_quaethe
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12/26/2002
18:20:46

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my 92 has 213K mi on her, stock tranny, and internals of engine, 95 posi rearend.
anyone know where i can find a gas tank for the 92 dak 318 ext cab, 2wd? i need one
Kenny



Jay
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12/27/2002
11:46:39

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What can I say. 97 CC 5.2 4x2 122,000 Miles.
My truck has been awesome, except for.

1)per and lower ball joints
2)2 Batt
3)3 sets of tires
4)new rotors
5)fuel pump
6)a/c compressor just quit spinnin this summer
7)water pump
8)upper control arm bushings
9)front sway bar bushings squeek
some other f@%in noise (sounds like the front
left coil spring)thats drivin me nuts

just regular maint stuff
Still the same power and shi&ty fuel milage 14.5 MPG though
I can't wait till it gets stolen or burns up so I can get me a F-250 Crew cab deisel 4x4..

Not too happy in Phoenix



Buzz
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12/27/2002
12:55:52

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same probs with mine....fan belt, 4 sets of tires, control arm bushings, rotors, 5 sets of brake pads, and misc popping noises...oh yeah and a cracked second gear band on the tranny getting fixed in a couple weeks...these trannies suck...



MOPARMAN
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12/27/2002
14:12:27

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JAY, SORRY TO BREAK YOUR HEART ,BUT FORDS HAVE THEIR PROBLEMS AS WELL. SO DOES CHEVROLET.



Jay
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12/27/2002
15:52:46

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I know all trucks have issues. I love my dodge. except for the stuff I listed, it has been the best truck I ever owned. I just need a deisel for the high milage and pulling power. I also want a crew cab now that I have a son and another in the future. I would get a dodge crew cab deisel but they just started makin them and I aint payin 35-45K for a pickup. That's why I was going to get the ford.



ROBERT ARROYO
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6/10/2003
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I AM A AUTOMOTIVE TECH , IVE BEEN WITH CHRYSLER FOR ABOUT 3 YEARS NOW, IM 21 YEARS OLD.
I USE TO WORK AT DON-A-VEE JEEP IN THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER, ANY WAY I AM A JEEP GUY, I HAVE A 94 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE WITH 189,270 MILES, WITH A 5.2 V8. NOW THE ONLY THING IVE DONE TO THE ENGINE IS REPLACE THE WATER PUMP! THESE ENGINES WITH THE RIGHT CARE WILL ALMOST LAST FOREVER!.



gotanRT
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6/10/2003
00:27:57

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after the nuclear holocaust there will be 6 survivors....5 cockroaches and a mopar v8



Turkeyhead
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6/10/2003
09:08:38

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gotanRT hit the nail on the head. Those roaches will have a kick @ss ride to roam around in.

My 97 5.2L has been fantastic; a little over 76,000 miles, including 2 cross-country trips through the SW in mid-summer with nothing but an oil change. I've only had some minor issues with one brake caliper, and I had the standard 60,000 mile overhaul. This engine is bulletproof.



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