Performance Water Pump Timing Chain & Head Gasket Kit for Dodge Dakota (2004-2007) 4.7L

Complete Engine Timing Chain, Water Pump & Head Gasket Overhaul Kit for 2004-2007 Dodge Dakota (ND)

What it Does: The Performance Water Pump Timing Chain & Head Gasket Kit restores compression sealing, synchronizes valvetrain timing, and maintains cooling efficiency on the 2004-2007 Dodge Dakota to eliminate overheating risks and mechanical timing failure.

The Stock Dodge Dakota 4.7L Timing and Thermal Weakness

The factory PowerTech 4.7L V8 in the ND chassis Dodge Dakota is notoriously prone to valvetrain slack and severe cylinder head warpage under high thermal cycling. OEM composite head gaskets degrade around combustion chamber fire rings, allowing coolant intrusion and head bolt torque loss over time. Concurrently, factory plastic-faced timing tensioners and guide rails suffer fatigue wear, introducing timing slack across the three-chain arrangement. When excessive play occurs, chain slap compromises camshaft-to-crankshaft phasing, resulting in misfires, valve-to-piston contact risk, and failure of the original mechanical water pump impeller.

The Engineering Solution

This master rebuild package addresses critical weak points of the PowerTech 4.7L engine. Multi-layer steel (MLS) head gaskets provide high tensile spring-back, maintaining consistent cylinder sealing pressures even during extreme thermal expansion. Precision-stamped timing sprockets, including the JTEC-matched 30-tooth right cam sprocket, pair with pre-stretched link chains and reinforced guide rails to lock down cam phasing. A high-flow cast mechanical water pump prevents localized hot spots in cylinder heads, while an upgraded oil pump is designed to ensure immediate hydraulic tensioner pressurization, mitigating cold-start chain slap and valvetrain starvation.

What's Included

• 1 Multiple Layers Steel (MLS) Head Gasket
• 1 Valve Cover Gasket
• 1 Valve Stem Seals
• 1 Intake Manifold Gasket
• 1 Exhaust Manifold Gasket
• 1 Front Camshaft Seal
• 1 O-rings
• 1 Other Small Gaskets
• 28 Cylinder Head Bolts (20 Long Bolts, 8 Short Bolts)
• 1 Timing Chain Lower (70 Links)
• 2 Timing Chain (106 Links-Secondary 2 Required)
• 1 Tensioner Right (Secondary Tensioner)
• 1 Tensioner Left (Secondary Tensioner)
• 1 Tensioner Primary (Tensioner & Guide Plate)
• 2 Guide Rail (Tensioner Rail 2 Required)
• 2 Guide Rail (Fixed Rail 2 Required)
• 1 Sprocket Right (30 Teeth With Jtec Ring)
• 1 Sprocket Left (30 Teeth Has No Ring)
• 1 Crank Sprocket (25 Teeth)
• 1 Idler Sprocket (50 Teeth Primary)
• 1 Idler Sprocket (Secondary-Dual 30/30 Teeth)
• 1 Engine Water Pump
• 1 Oil Pump

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

• 2004 Dodge Dakota 4.7L V8 (SLT, Sport, Laramie)
• 2005 Dodge Dakota 4.7L V8 (ST, SLT, Laramie)
• 2006 Dodge Dakota 4.7L V8 (ST, SLT, Laramie, TRX/TRX4)
• 2007 Dodge Dakota 4.7L V8 (ST, SLT, Laramie, TRX/TRX4)

Frequently Asked Questions & Fitment Warnings

Does this fit the ND Dakota?

Yes, this is a direct fit for the 2004-2007 Dodge Dakota equipped with the PowerTech 4.7L engine; verify your camshaft tone ring matches the included JTEC-style 30-tooth right sprocket before assembly.

Are new cylinder head bolts required during this rebuild?

Yes, the included 28 torque-to-yield cylinder head bolts must be installed as factory fasteners stretch permanently once torqued and cannot be reused.

The Dodge Dakota Standard

Engineered for high-mileage utility and demanding payload duty, this complete overhaul kit restores structural integrity, valvetrain precision, and thermal control to keep your midsize truck hauling, towing, and working without mechanical failure.