pretty typical of mopar v 6 / v8s . some do it some don't. I vet seen new ones
do it right off of the show room floor. If it stops quickly it probably does
not hue anything. Sometimes using a different type of oil filter may help cut
down or eliminate the sound.
Chris Spotts wrote:
> alright, here's my problem.. I think.
>
> A couple of days ago I started up my dakota (1996 3.9L) and when it first
> started, it made a rattling like sound. My dad heard it and said it sounded
> like the valves were tapping. This was the first time it's ever done this
> and even though my dad said it shouldn't hurt anything, I'd figure I'd see
> what you guys had to say. It's done a couple more times since then too,
> only on cold starts. The oil level seems fine, if not a little high, but
> it's where it normally is.
>
> Thanks a lot,
>
> Chris
>
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