Is the 3.0 liter v6 engine in the 1989 Dodge Raider a S.O.H.C. or D.O.H.C. engine?

SOURCE: 1989 Dodge Raider timing chain worn out

I doubt it is the timing chain. More than likely it is the valves themselves, the seats wear out, and the lifters wear, so eventually the lifters don't pump up as full as they should, so it causes a gap between it and the valve, so it slaps the valve, also the seats wear, so the valve is kinda loose, so that causes a gap between it and the rocker shaft, so you get another slap. If the chain wore out enough to be hitting the block or front cover, you would be having timing issues because it would have to be pretty loose. You may also have a failing oil pump, so it is not suppling the right pressure, which is why you hear it at idle, because under load the pressure goes up and as I said it pumps up the lifter. This guy is a joke if he told you just to drive it till it blows, which would cause significant damage, Then you have to buy a what? use motor for $600 that is no better off than what you got? Then pay someone like this idiot $500 to install it? Right now you could probably rebuild the engine for about $600, and have a brand new fresh motor for your truck. The chain is not too difficult, you can do it in the car, but would be much easier out of it. The head doesn't have to be removed to do it, but you do have to take off the timing cover, which can be a pain, and possibly the water pump, all the engine pulleys, alternator, etc. So thats why I suggested pulling the motor. And, when it is pulled, it would be a great time to freshin it up with new pistons, rings, bearings, have the block done and rebuild the head.

SOURCE: dodge raider 1989

Location of fuel filter

SOURCE: 1989 dodge raider starter problem

It is avery simple starter to remove, two bolts 9/16 , and a1/2" wrench, undo youy battery cables so as not spark,cause fire etc.. i just paid $ 93.00 dollars for my starter. great little truck it will climb any thing.

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Ned C Cook

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• Posted on Jun 03, 2009

SOURCE: 1989 Dodge Raider 3.0 L V6 EFI

Replace the belt and take a compression test, unless you want to pull the valve covers and ck for bent valves. The dealer may be able to tell you more . At this point it makes no difference. If it's O interference you lucked out. If not, you hsve to fix it anyway. If it's a belt it more than likely o interference. Belt breakage is anticipated in design.

SOURCE: 1989 Dodge Raider 3.0 L V6 EFI

the 89 Dodge Raider is a NON inteference motor it is a Early 6g72 12v and not the same as a mitsubishi diamante engine which is a inteference.