well the clatter I was tlaking about and the ping is the same in itself, I
just wouldnt know how to describe it... seriously... I just put a new wide
open cat on it... and its got a 3 inch flowmaster I must admit its DAMN
loud... but thats the desired effect =) THe ping noise appears to come from
no where and everywhere at the same time. and it kinda goes in and out... It
may make the noise off idle, but I cant really hear ANYTHING except exaust
at acceleration, soo... I really dont know... I suspect its the "belly pan
gasket" I havent had a chance to get in there and check for oil... but...I
have noticed a drop in performance... so we'll see... Its not under warranty
=(
Wes Weems
----- Original Message -----
From: "Davidson, Kevin" <ked@iti-oh.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Monday, September 25, 2000 9:07 AM
Subject: DML: RE: Dakota ping/clatter problems
> I'm curious - are the "ping & clatter" that are being heard both
> coming from the same problem? The term "clatter" is much more
> reminiscent of the dak's legendary failed cat than pinging. Especially
> since it was described as being embarassing to drive - that describes
> mine to a tee. I have a failed cat, and it sounds like there's about
> a dozen tin cans rattling against each other - VERY loud. It does this
> at any speed, but is extremely noticeable at idle. On the other hand,
> my truck pings, but is not noticeable at idle. Just food for thought.
>
> -kevin
>
> >
> > Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2000 07:16:45 -0500
> > From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net>
> > Subject: DML: RE: Dakota ping/clatter problems
> >
> > The dealer is wrong. Not every Dakota has seen this problem.
> > (I have a
> > spread-sheet to prove this "theory".) If it's pinging as bad as you
> > say...take it to the dealer and drop it off with a BOG note
> > that says "Fix
> > It". It sounds like there's more than just a simple fix for
> > your problem.
> > (May be a bad belly pan gasket though...couldn't be sure
> > without looking
> > down the throttle body bores with a flashlight.)
> >
> > - - Bernd
> >
> >
>
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