Info on a 2002 Dakota....

[thrashingcows]

Might be picking up a 2002 Dakota super cheap. Supposedly has a dead motor and the people want it gone. My friend had one of his co-workers ask if he knew anyone who might be interested....since he's into old cars. My friend thinks he said it was a club cab, sport edition, V6/auto? But was going to ask more questions today.

I did a little research last night and it seems that they used that same basic V6 from about 1994 to about 2003. Just want to ask those more knowledgeable then I, if there might be anything specific to watch out for in engine, fuel system, etc???

I'm thinking of getting it, do a motor swap, then possibly sell, or hold it for a first vehicle for my daughter in just over 2 years....Sheesh can't believe the first one will be driving that soon!!

 

[69.5CUDA]

depending on price id r/r it and let the girl bash it

 

[dodgedifferent2]

3.9 or 3.7?
there was a few problems with the 3.7 i believe.

When i had my 01 with the 3.9l v6. I wish i would of gone with the 318 for the same mileage. I now have a 03 with a 4.7 and still wish i had the 318.

 

[thrashingcows]

I would think it's a 3.9L? My friend says they don't know much about the truck, and they "think" it's a V6...but maybe I'll luck out and it's a 5.2.

Hope to have more info tomorrow....and maybe check it out next week?

 

[71dusterman]

Not a lot of room in it for you big guy. FYI trucks always seem to be cheaper insurance for the young-un's.

 

[thrashingcows]

Not a lot of room in it for you big guy. FYI trucks always seem to be cheaper insurance for the young-un's.

Now that is something I had not thought about.

 

[69.5CUDA]

trucks are generaly cheeper on the insurance no matter who is driving it....untll you get into things like 1ton and ramcharger/jeep platforms