[ramjam99]

I have a Dakota with 3.9 V5 (1999) under normal driving and maintenance what is life expectancy of this engine. Is there any issues with this engine

 

[razman131]

other than the belly pan gasket, the lil 3.9 V-6 has been known to last over 250K with regular oil and filter changes and decent quality gas.

 

[ramjam99]

To: Razman131

Thanks for the taking time to leave your comments, it is much appreciated.
Ramjam
99 Dakota 131K, V6 Auto Xmsn, pure stock

 

[JoesDodgeTruck]

Same here with the oil pan gasket (leaking below crankshaft pulley).

Also i had problems with the Purge Canister lines, especially around the intake. So i replaced the intake hoses (ones that go underneath the fuse box) with cross-threaded fiber-lining hoses that should hold up much more better than the fragile rubber ones. I also zip-tied the rest of the hoses at connecting points, including the ones at the canister next to the fuel tank.

Aside from rough idling and a squeaking tensioner pulley (it's the rusted spring), it is running strong.