It's the fan... 1 mile or sooner after startup it should quiet down.
If it doesn't.. the fan clutch is defective (my '00 RT did this).
Sam '00 RT
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Korey Atterberry
> Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2000 8:07 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Loud engine on initial start
>
>
>
> Does anyone else experience this: I've got a 2000 CC with the
> 3.9L. Occasionally when I start up in the morning, the engine
> runs really
> loud and I don't have any acceleration. The rpms are as normal
> though. After about a minute everything is back to normal. The guys at
> the Dodge garage said it's probably just the fan clutch kicking
> on. However, I've noticed no real correlation between the outside temp,
> engine temp, and this occurence. Also, if it were the fan, and it kicked
> on while driving, I would notice it, since it seriously bogs down the
> V6. Do you guys get the same thing? Any thoughts? I figured I'd get a
> straight answer from you guys, since I wouldn't be asking you to do
> warranty work for me...
>
> Korey Atterberry
>
> 2000 Sport+ CC, 3.9L, linex, Sportmasters hinged soft tonneau
>
>
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