Check the Idle Air Control. It might need cleaning. Check the Throttle Position Sensor. It might need adjustment or replacement.
You start the engine in neutral.
If you are going to purchase a used muffler, then it will most likely be cheaper to purchase one online from www.craigslist.com. You can also check your local Wal-Mart, and they should have mufflers in their automotive section. If you know exactly what you need, you can purchase a muffler online. These sites claim to have discount prices on most mufflers: DiscountExhaustSystems.com/Mufflers AND www.autopartswarehouse.com
It should. The 5.9L Magnum is available as a factory option in most or all years of Dakota production.
A misaligned or defective neutral safety switch will cause you to have to wiggle the gear selector in order to get the engine to start. You may even have to put it in Neutral. The switch is there to prevent the engine from starting while in gear. It should only start in Park or Neutral.
***SUM'S Answer***-As far as I know, owning a Dakota with a 318. Yeah it should work.
Sure you can change engines, but the question is, should you? IMO, that answer is NO! If you want a Dakota with a larger engine, then sell this one and purchase a different truck. You will more than likely be money ahead, and avoid all the problems of an engine swap.
The fluid level in an automatic transmission in a 1995 Dodge Truck should be checked at idle in Neutral with the engine at operating temperature.The fluid level in an automatic transmission in a 1995 Dodge Truck should be checked at idle in Neutral with the engine at operating temperature.
Yes, but don't tow it in drive or neutral, it will damage the transmission
A 1995 should work.
It should be located on the driver's side, lower rear of the engine, below the exhaust manifold and bolted to the front of the transmission bellhousing.
if this is a gear transmission, it should roll in neutral unless the transmission is damaged or the brake is frozen, hydrostatic transmissions have a release mechanism for moving them when engine is off.
It should be on the lower, driver's side of the engine directly in front of the transmission bellhousing.