Dakota 4WD V6-239 3.9L VIN X FI (1989): Engine, Cooling and Exhaust

Also for this vehicle: Dakota 2WD L4-153 2.5L SOHC (1990), Dakota 2WD L4-153 2.5L VIN K FI (1989), Dakota 2WD L4-2.5L VIN P (2001), Dakota 2WD V6-239 3.9L (1987), Dakota 2WD V6-239 3.9L Magnum (1996), Dakota 2WD V6-3.7L (2009), Dakota 2WD V6-3.9L VIN X (1997), Dakota 2WD V8-318 5.2L (1991), Dakota 2WD V8-318 5.2L Magnum (1995), Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L (2008), Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L Flex Fuel (2009), Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2005), Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2001), Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L VIN P Flex Fuel (2007), Dakota 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998), Dakota 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2000), Dakota 4WD V6-239 3.9L (1990), Dakota 4WD V6-239 3.9L Magnum (1996), Dakota 4WD V6-3.7L (2008), Dakota 4WD V6-3.7L VIN K (2005), Dakota 4WD V6-3.9L VIN X (1997), Dakota 4WD V8-318 5.2L (1991), Dakota 4WD V8-318 5.2L Magnum (1995), Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L (2009), Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L Flex Fuel (2008), Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2007), Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2000), Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L VIN P Flex Fuel (2007), Dakota 4WD V8-5.2L VIN Y (1998), Dakota Quad Cab 2WD V6-3.9L VIN X (2002), Dakota Quad Cab 2WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2001), Dakota Quad Cab 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2002), Dakota Quad Cab 4WD V6-3.9L VIN X (2001), Dakota Quad Cab 4WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2002), Dakota Quad Cab 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2001), Dakota R/T 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998), Dakota R/T 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (1999).

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1. 01Relays and ModulesRelays and Modules: Sections
2. 02Sensors and SwitchesSensors and Switches: Sections
3. 03MaintenanceMaintenance: Sections
4. 04Engine, Cooling and ExhaustEngine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
   • Engine107 pages

     • Compression Check › System Information › Specifications
     • Camshaft, Lifters and Push Rods5 pages

       • Camshaft, Engine › Component Information › Specifications2
       • Lifter / Lash Adjuster, Valve › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Engine Roller Tappet - Improved Design
       • Rocker Arm Assembly › Component Information › Specifications2
     • Cylinder Block Assembly13 pages

       • Balance Shaft › Component Information › Specifications
       • Connecting Rod Bearing › Component Information › Specifications2
       • Connecting Rod, Engine › Component Information › Specifications › Connecting Rod Bearing Availability23
       • Crankshaft Main Bearing › Component Information › Specifications
       • Crankshaft, Engine › Component Information › Specifications › Crankshaft Journal Tolerances2
       • Piston, Engine › Component Information › Specifications2
       • Piston Pin, Engine › Component Information › Specifications
       • Piston Ring, Engine › Component Information › Specifications
     • Cylinder Head Assembly13 pages

       • Valve Clearance › System Information › Adjustments
       • Fuel Pressure Release › System Information › Service and Repair
       • Rocker Arm Assembly › Component Information › Specifications2
       • Valve Cover › Valve Cover Gasket › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Cylinder Head Cover Gasket - Production Change2
       • Valve Guide › Component Information › Specifications2
       • Valve Seat › Component Information › Specifications
       • Valve Spring › Component Information › Specifications2
       • Valve, Intake/Exhaust › Component Information › Specifications › General Valve Specifications2
     • Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories9 pages

       • Drive Belt › Component Information4 pages

         • Specifications
         • Diagrams › Air Pump23
       • Drive Belt Tensioner › Component Information › Service and Repair
       • Engine Mount › Component Information › Service and Repair › Front Mount234
     • Engine Lubrication22 pages

       • Engine Oil Drain Plug › Component Information › Specifications
       • Engine Oil › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Engine Oil - New `SG' Level Oil
       • Oil Filter, Engine › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages

         • Customer Interest for Oil Filter: › 091292 › Sep › 92 › Engine - Oil Filter, Difficulty in Removing2
         • All Technical Service Bulletins for Oil Filter: › 091292 › Sep › 92 › Engine - Oil Filter, Difficulty in Removing2
       • Oil Pan, Engine › Component Information3 pages

         • Specifications
         • Service and Repair › 2 Wheel Drive2
       • Oil Pressure Gauge › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions23
       • Oil Pressure Sender › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions23
       • Oil Pump, Engine › Component Information4 pages

         • Specifications › Rebuild Specifications2
         • Service and Repair › Oil Pump Replacement2
       • Oil Temperature Gauge › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions23
     • Intake Manifold › Component Information › Service and Repair23
     • Lamps and Indicators - Engine6 pages

       • Oil Pressure Gauge › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions23
       • Oil Temperature Gauge › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions23
     • Seals and Gaskets, Engine9 pages

       • Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Engine Rear Main Bearing Seal - Oil Leak Diagnosis23456
       • Valve Cover Gasket › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Cylinder Head Cover Gasket - Production Change2
       • Valve Guide Seal › Component Information › Service and Repair
     • Sensors and Switches - Engine › Oil Pressure Sender › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions23
     • Timing Components5 pages

       • Balance Shaft › Component Information › Specifications
       • Timing Chain › Component Information › Service and Repair › Measuring Timing Chain Stretch23
       • Timing Cover › Component Information › Specifications
     • Tune-up and Engine Performance Checks15 pages

       • Fuel Pressure › System Information › Specifications2
       • Air/Fuel Mixture › System Information › Adjustments
       • Idle Speed › System Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages

         • Customer Interest for Idle Speed: › 211390 › Apr › 90 › A/T - A500/A998/A999, Harsh Engagement2
         • All Technical Service Bulletins for Idle Speed: › 211390 › Apr › 90 › A/T - A500/A998/A999, Harsh Engagement2
       • Fuel Filter › Fuel Pressure Release › System Information › Service and Repair
       • Firing Order › Component Information › Specifications
       • Ignition Timing2 pages

         • Number One Cylinder › Component Information › Locations
         • Timing Marks and Indicators › System Information › Diagrams
       • Distributor, Ignition › Component Information › Service and Repair
       • Spark Plug › Component Information › Specifications
       • Compression Check › System Information › Specifications
       • Valve Clearance › System Information › Adjustments
     • Water Pump › Component Information3 pages

       • Specifications
       • Service and Repair › Removal2
   • Cooling System56 pages

     • Coolant › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Engine - Coolant Recommendations23
     • Radiator Cooling Fan7 pages

       • Fan Blade › Component Information › Service and Repair › Removal and Installation2
       • Fan Clutch › Component Information5 pages

         • Description and Operation
         • Testing and Inspection › Fan Clutch Fluid Leak234
     • Engine - Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch8 pages

       • Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer) › Component Information › Specifications23
       • Temperature Sensor (Gauge) › Component Information › Locations2
       • Temperature Switch (Warning Indicator) › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions23
     • Heater Core › Component Information › Service and Repair
     • Lamps and Indicators - Cooling System12 pages

       • Temperature Gauge › Component Information9 pages

         • Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions23
         • Testing and Inspection › Temperature Gauge Diagnosis23456
       • Temperature Warning Lamp/Indicator, Engine Cooling › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions23
     • Sensors and Switches - Cooling System › Engine - Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch8 pages

       • Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer) › Component Information › Specifications23
       • Temperature Sensor (Gauge) › Component Information › Locations2
       • Temperature Switch (Warning Indicator) › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions23
     • Temperature Gauge › Component Information9 pages

       • Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions23
       • Testing and Inspection › Temperature Gauge Diagnosis23456
     • Temperature Warning Lamp/Indicator, Engine Cooling › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions23
     • Thermostat, Engine Cooling › Component Information › Service and Repair
     • Thermostat Housing, Engine Cooling › Component Information › Specifications
     • Water Pump › Component Information3 pages

       • Specifications
       • Service and Repair › Removal2
   • Exhaust System5 pages

     • Catalytic Converter › Component Information › Service Precautions › Customer Safety Information23
     • Exhaust Manifold › Component Information › Specifications2
5. 05Powertrain ManagementPowertrain Management: Sections
6. 06Transmission and DrivetrainTransmission and Drivetrain: Sections
7. 07Brakes and Traction ControlBrakes and Traction Control: Sections
8. 08Starting and ChargingStarting and Charging: Sections
9. 09Power and Ground DistributionPower and Ground Distribution: Sections
10. 10Steering and SuspensionSteering and Suspension: Sections
11. 11Heating and Air ConditioningHeating and Air Conditioning: Sections
12. 12Restraint SystemsRestraint Systems: Sections
13. 13Accessories and Optional EquipmentAccessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
14. 14Body and FrameBody and Frame: Sections
15. 15Cruise ControlCruise Control: Sections
16. 16Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning IndicatorsInstrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
17. 17Lighting and HornsLighting and Horns: Sections
18. 18Windows and GlassWindows and Glass: Sections
19. 19Wiper and Washer SystemsWiper and Washer Systems: Sections