Mine does the exact same thing. Sounds like a Mack truck pulling out of the
driveway onto the road. Goes away about 6 houses down. I noticed it seems to
do it more when it is cold out.
Currie
2000 CC, 3.9L 5Spd. IB Sport
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Sam Parthemer
> Sent: Monday, March 20, 2000 12:29 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: RE: Loud engine on initial start
>
>
> 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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