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6426yy
02-22-2008, 04:30 PM
Hello all, If all goes well I'll be the prowd owner of a pretty clean 2000 R/T. Just wondering if there are any problematic areas that I need to look for. I've got the cashiers chenk in hand just have to get my happy ass taxied 4 hours to pick it up. I'll post picks later. Thanks

Jesse

It will look great parked next to our '06 Charger R/T!!!

slvr03dakrt
02-22-2008, 04:56 PM
check for oil leaks, tranny leaks and make sure it runs fine.

John
02-22-2008, 05:11 PM
If it still has the stock intake manifold on, if you can, take off the air intake. Open the throttle body and look down inside with a flashlight. If you see excess oil pooling then its got a blown belly pan gasket. It can have a light film on it from the PCV but if there is a puddle of oil, then have the seller knock $500 off and get yourself and M1 intake manifold.

Also check to make sure the transmission shifts nicely and check it over as much as you can.

6426yy
02-22-2008, 05:33 PM
Thanks for the replies, It's at a dealership and they offer 3mo/3000 miles on there used cars so that should give me time to find anything. Is there a link that tells the differances between years? Just wondering.

chiller2484
02-22-2008, 06:30 PM
Is there a link that tells the differances between years? Just wondering.

no, but there's about 100 guys on here that could tell you! :jester:

from what i can recall, the 00 has a different fan shroud in the engine bay, as well as a couple of other things. the fan shroud is the only thing that i can think of right now. i had a 98 and i know there were a couple of differences.

slvr03dakrt
02-22-2008, 06:45 PM
the interior is different. i think they have the newer style seats but the 98-99 dash.

BTLFED R/T
02-22-2008, 08:48 PM
What cab configuration and mileage?

Check the balljoints, and on a club cab, driveshaft vibration at higher speeds.

6426yy
02-23-2008, 10:37 AM
Regular Cab with just under 85,000. TTT out the door is $6662. They have like 25 pics on the web site and it looks very clean but I've yet to see it in person. I'll be there in a little while...Road Trip!!

What trannies do these things have? Can you buy a shift kit or does one need a programmer?

Opie
02-23-2008, 11:41 AM
What cab configuration and mileage?

Check the balljoints, and on a club cab, driveshaft vibration at higher speeds.

driveshaft vibration what causes that ????

BTLFED R/T
02-23-2008, 01:10 PM
Regular Cab with just under 85,000. TTT out the door is $6662. They have like 25 pics on the web site and it looks very clean but I've yet to see it in person. I'll be there in a little while...Road Trip!!

What trannies do these things have? Can you buy a shift kit or does one need a programmer?

The 00 should have a 46re, and yes there is a shift kit made for it. It's made by Trans-Go. The programmers are ok, but what you really need is a Mopar Performance PCM. Replaces the factory computer, raises shift points, adjusts fuel/timing, removes speed limiter, increases rev limiter.

Get us some pics when you get it home! :biggthumpup:

BTLFED R/T
02-23-2008, 01:12 PM
driveshaft vibration what causes that ????

They are all out of balance from the factory as far as I know.

BlueCCRT
02-23-2008, 03:49 PM
Make sure the tranny shifts good. That is probably the biggest problem area on the Dakota's.

04STAMPEDE/RC
02-23-2008, 03:57 PM
yeah check the tranny, my brother test drove a 2001 RC, and when we went up the road he kicked down on it and the truck would not shift out of 1st, u had to let off and mash it again then it would shift, IDK Y???

BTLFED R/T
02-23-2008, 04:31 PM
yeah check the tranny, my brother test drove a 2001 RC, and when we went up the road he kicked down on it and the truck would not shift out of 1st, u had to let off and mash it again then it would shift, IDK Y???

That was probably one of 2 things. Either the tb cable was messed with, or it had the valve body issue that alot of 01+ had.

04STAMPEDE/RC
02-23-2008, 07:57 PM
That was probably one of 2 things. Either the tb cable was messed with, or it had the valve body issue that alot of 01+ had.

ohh well now i know, thats why he did not buy it, DANG!

Opie
02-24-2008, 02:44 AM
They are all out of balance from the factory as far as I know.

how do you fix it i mean my does it on decelration from high speeds and i thought it was just the way these things were lol

Rigeldust
02-24-2008, 03:35 AM
They are all out of balance from the factory as far as I know.

Yes they are.

BlueCCRT
02-24-2008, 04:49 AM
I need to find a place to get mine balanced at.

BTLFED R/T
02-24-2008, 06:50 AM
how do you fix it i mean my does it on decelration from high speeds and i thought it was just the way these things were lol

Have to take it somewhere and have it rebalanced. :biggthumpup:

Five9Dak
02-25-2008, 07:09 AM
Have to take it somewhere and have it rebalanced. :biggthumpup:

Or get a custom alu driveshaft built for it :-)

Opie
02-25-2008, 12:22 PM
i have a cc so it is already aluminum

6426yy
02-27-2008, 05:36 PM
Here she is in all her bone stock glory. Where do you guys shop for performance parts. The mopar website sucks.

KicknAsphlt
02-27-2008, 05:45 PM
They are all out of balance from the factory as far as I know.

I don't think it's necessarily that they're out of balance...I think the biggest factor is that they're longer than the recommended max length for a driveshaft. Plus, I think they're only balanced to 3k IIRC.

BTLFED R/T
02-27-2008, 06:06 PM
I don't think it's necessarily that they're out of balance...I think the biggest factor is that they're longer than the recommended max length for a driveshaft. Plus, I think they're only balanced to 3k IIRC.

Jamie had his rebalanced, no more vibration. :biggthumpup:

KicknAsphlt
02-27-2008, 06:11 PM
Jamie had his rebalanced, no more vibration. :biggthumpup:

Not saying that's not the issue with some, or that it's not a contributing factor...just that there's probably a few more factors involved than just it being unbalanced with some. Some guys have gotten rid of the vibe just by re-indexing the shaft, for example.

Rick Adams
02-27-2008, 11:28 PM
Here she is in all her bone stock glory. Where do you guys shop for performance parts. The mopar website sucks.

I guess it all depends what you'll be doing to it ; let us know & I'm sure somebody will point ya in the right direction! Nice ride BTW

6426yy
02-28-2008, 01:29 PM
First I'd like to install headers and dual exhaust, most of the headers I've seen are 1 1/2 and I'd like 1 5/8 with 2 1/2 duals with an x pipe. Then a CIA and the ECU and tranny mods. Most will probably be a little while I'm putting a '84 camaro together right now. Most of my experience is with vintage chevrolets so I'm new to the fuel injected mopar scene.

Burtonrob40
01-08-2011, 12:42 AM
Old thread but it looks like my 99 CC has the same vibration - this one above 70mph and just blew out my rear tranny seal.....wish I saw this post earlier so I would have known to balance the driveshaft... do dodge dealerships balance them at all?

White Turbo
01-08-2011, 03:42 AM
Old thread but it looks like my 99 CC has the same vibration - this one above 70mph and just blew out my rear tranny seal.....wish I saw this post earlier so I would have known to balance the driveshaft... do dodge dealerships balance them at all?

Take it to a reputable driveline shop and have them race balance it.
Also check and replace the u-joints if necessary.

Rick Adams
01-08-2011, 11:21 AM
Old thread but it looks like my 99 CC has the same vibration - this one above 70mph and just blew out my rear tranny seal.....wish I saw this post earlier so I would have known to balance the driveshaft... do dodge dealerships balance them at all?

You'll likely be replacing the tranny tail shaft housing as well; usually by the time the seal goes, it's oblonged the housing....
Dealers will send them out; just find a driveshaft place on your own & save some money.