my truck broke down yesterday and i beleive the timing jumped the dealer timing kit is 450 bucks .
i was wondering if anyone new if their is a engine that might be capatable in this truck like the 318 or 360?
or if anyone has a connection on new parts ?
450 bucks is alot to spend on a engine that has 200k so you think i would be better to find a lower mile engine ?
truck specs 2000 dodge dakota 4 door 4.7l 287

i really apreciate any help and suggestions !
jason

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Theirs no replacement for displacement !

Go to http://www.partsgeek.com. i think you will find the parts you need at the best price on the web.

your very lucky to get 200,000 miles on a 4.7,jus put another low milage motor for around 800.00 bucks

napa wants 650 for the kit found a cloyes on ebay for 200 bills
just need to get the special tools to do it and its a go

chris, i am wondering if your saying its a bad idea to repair the timeing cause the rest of the engine are common problem at those mile ?
thanks jason

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Theirs no replacement for displacement !

ive got a freind that is a big dodge guy,hes not seen to many of them motors go over 120,000 miles,they are not very good motors,if im thinkin right they didnt make them very many years did they,we have a 2001 durango 4 x 4 and its got about 102,000 miles on it and he tells me i better be putting synthetic oil in it,who knows sometimes u get a good motor and sometimes u dont