When to replace cylinder head bolts on Dodge Dakota?

Above is the suggested tightening sequence for the cylinder head bolts to avoid premature gasket failure. NOTE: The following torque specs apply to: 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003 4.7L Dodge Dakota and Durango. IMPORTANT: The cylinder head bolts are ‘ torque to yield ’ bolts and should be replaced when the cylinder head gasket is replaced. 32 ozs.

What kind of engine does a Dodge Dakota have?

Dodge 4.7 287 V8 High Output engine rebuild from a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 came in the shop for a complete remanufacture. As you can see our resident inspector came over to check it out. The Chrysler Dodge Power Tech 4.7L with HO engine fit various applications: 2002-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 2002-2007 Dodge Dakota.

What to do with a Dodge 4.7 engine?

Dodge 4.7 Machine Services Cylinder Head: Resurfaced, cut valve seats, grind the valves, clean and assembled the heads. Bore and honed the cylinders on the engine block. Grind the crank and cam.

Can a 4.7 engine be installed with a camshaft?

It is recommended that BOTH the manifold and the camshafts be installed together if doing this upgrade (not just one or the other). Quite a few Dodge truck owners have successfully installed the manifold and cams into their standard 4.7 engines without any major problems.

What kind of head does a 4.7L V8 have?

While the 3.7L V6 has a balancing shaft, the 4.7L engine doesn’t need it. The engine is equipped with cast aluminum alloy cylinder heads. Between each head and engine block, there is a three-layer laminated stainless steel gasket. Head bolts are 11 mm.

What kind of engine is a Dodge Dakota?

7L V8 PowerTech is an eight-cylinder gasoline engine that firstly appeared in the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee and then (in 2000-2002) in Dodge vehicles (Ram, Dakota, Durango). The 4.7L V8 was the first of the PowerTech family and was developed as a replacement for the 4.0L inline-six engine designed by AMC and 316 V8s of Chrysler’s LA family.

Can You rebuild a Dodge 4.7 HO engine?

We used a Dodge 4.7 HO Engine Rebuild Kit with New pistons, rings, gaskets, bearings, freeze plugs, oil pump, thrust washers and timing set to rebuild this long block. You can get a kit for your rebuild too, contact us. We installed the new engine parts and completed the assembly. Engine is ready for pick up and installation.

Is the HO engine interchangeable with the 4.7L engine?

Also, here is a nice little snippit from that wjjeeps.com link that Milous posted… HO manifold and cams upgrade Notes: When the HO was first introduced in the summer of 2001, DC service training literature featured statements and warnings that the upgraded parts used on the HO engine were NOT interchangeable with the standard 4.7L engine.

What are the torque specs for Dodge 4.7L?

The factory service manual is the only way to go. You can’t post conmments that contain an email address. Head Torque sequence Step 1: torque to 50 Ft/Lbs Step 2: torque to 105 Ft/Lbs recheck final torque in sequence.

What are the torque specs for a Dodge Dakota?

NOTE: The following torque specs apply to: 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003 4.7L Dodge Dakota and Durango. IMPORTANT: The cylinder head bolts are ‘ torque to yield ’ bolts and should be replaced when the cylinder head gasket is replaced. 32 ozs. 6.1 ozs. 7.1 ozs. (System Total) 30 ozs. 28 ozs. 8 ozs. 10.1 ozs. 7.1 ozs.

What are the torque specs for a Dodge exhaust?

Clean exhaust, intake and valve cover of old gaskets. install new gaskets and torque according to specifications. Head Torque sequence Step 1: torque to 50 Ft/Lbs Step 2: torque to 105 Ft/Lbs recheck final torque in sequence.

How big should timing chain be on Dodge Durango?

Install the right side chain guide and tighten the bolts to 28 N-m (250 in-lbs.) CAUTION: overtightening the bolts can cause severe damage to the cylinder head so only tighten them to the specified torque!

What’s the engine for a 2002 Durango 4.7?

Does anyone know what engine is interchangeable with a 4.7 V8 in a 2002 Durango? Click to expand… Mechanic is misinformed. I have 342,000 on my 2001 4.7L, never opened up. I use good synthetic oil and mopar filters. I also change out the coolant at the recommended 100K/5yr interval and have made sure it has not overheated. That is key I believe.

What kind of ring does a Durango 4.7 have?

You are going to need to know if yours is an early 02 or a late 02 as they had 2 different 4.7’s and one wont run in place of the other. You need to find out if your 4.7 has a 16 tooth tone ring or a 32 tooth tone ring.

How are driveshafts attached to center support bearings?

The two driveshaft’s that attach in the center support bearings are attached on opposite sides of the vehicle as well. The front drive shaft is attached to the output shaft coming out of the transmission, while the rear driveshaft’s propeller shaft is attached to the yoke that comes out of the rear axle differential.

How do you remove a front drive drive bearing?

Step 1: Remove the front driveshaft. The front driveshaft is attached to the transmission output shaft and connected by four bolts. On some rear wheel drive vehicles, the bearing block bolts thread into nuts that are solidly mounted or welded onto the frame.

What causes a vibration in a Dodge Dakota?

Let us know in the Values & Prices Paid section! My daughter’s 1990 Dodge Dakota with the 3.9 L engine and automatic transmission with overdrive has developed a vibration. It happens when accelerating while in gear. If the gear selector is set to neutral while rolling, and the engine rpm is speeded up, the vibration doesn’t occur.

What kind of motor did my 91 Dakota have?

A short story. My son had a ’91 Dakota, 3.9 motor and 5-speed manual. At about 70,000 he started have performance issues in the form of a heavy miss at speed. We could also hear a back fire through the throttle body occasionally. He was convinced that it was a burnt valve.

How long has my Dakota truck been running?

Having his truck one day I went and got and installed new Mopar plug wires, cap, and rotor and that Dakota ran for another four years and 75,000 miles before needing another full tune-up.

When to replace cylinder head bolts on Dodge Dakota?