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2000 4x4 RegularCab with a 3.9l_V6 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 530375
MileageProblem
0 From day one the intermittent wipers did'nt work properly.

@ 0 miles engine has had an annoying tapping noise. Dealer claims they have had many complaints on the 3.9L, however there was nothing they can do.

Passenger side door has a paint run.

On delivery I discovered a large hose disconnected in the engine compartment laying on the left exhaust manifold. It was a venting hose from the fuel tank that was supposed to be connected to the LDP (evap leak detection pump).
740 At 740 miles my 3.9L developed a loud knocking on engine startup and during warm-up. My dealer said it was "piston slap" (undersize or out off round piston). The dealer replaced all six pistons. problem is gone. What are the long term effects !!! needless to say im very upset.
  This truck is owned by Jim Hill (hillfam4@worldnet.att.net)

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