Dakota VIN Registry: 2000->4x4->RegularCab

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3.9l_V6

4.7L_V8

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Mileage	Problem
2000 4x4 RegularCab with a 3.9l_V6 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 530375
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)

Mileage	Problem
2000 4x4 RegularCab with a 4.7L_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 604395
unknown	the rubber molding between the front and rear door is comming off(loose).It sticks on.
	This truck is owned by Allen Lum (bigalfatal@aol.com)

Mileage	Problem
2000 4x4 RegularCab with a 4.7L_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 617321
0	Problem only occurs whe gas tank is between half full and full. After stopping a loud thump noise is heard and felt. It comes from the area of the fuel tank.Under half tank the noise is gone. Dealer replaced tank and talked with the factory. They say it is a design flaw in the tank, with no baffle in it. The float is hitting the top of the tank. They say it is normal and there is no fix. They say all Dakotas like mine do it. Hard to believe! Anyone have a simular problem?
	This truck is owned by WALTER WILSNACK (wwilsnac@nycap.rr.com)

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