2000 Dodge Dakota Head gasket replacement.

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2000 DODGE DAKOTA
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
16,000 MILES

Is this hard to do on a 2000 v6 Dakota? Do the head bolts have to be replaced?

Thursday, December 18th, 2008 AT 2:55 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi:
It's no harder than other engines. It is, however, unusual to see a bad head gasket on a 3.9. Are you sure it's the head gasket?

Also, if you replace the gaskets, I strongly recommend replacing the head bolts and following the recommended torque sequence and steps.

Joe

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Friday, December 19th, 2008 AT 1:45 PM

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It is overheating and blowing alot of white smoke. What else could it be?

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Friday, December 19th, 2008 AT 1:47 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi:
It sounds like a headgasket or intake. Regardless, to get to the heads, you'll need to remove the intake. If you run into trouble, let me know. Also, make sure to have the heads checked for warpage.

Let me know how it goes and make sure to replace the thermostat.

Joe

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Friday, December 19th, 2008 AT 3:50 PM