Can't speak for Bob, but I don't have headers, so it's probably the linkage.
Just curious, how does one "unweld?" Isn't that...cutting?
Ronald Wong wrote:
> Sounds like shift linkage...hmmmm...however, do you have headers?
> Initially, I had a vibration (could be defined as a rattle) that emanated
> from the Y-pipe. Proximity of headers and Y-pipe was too close to
> transmission housing. Had to unweld, shift, and re-weld.
>
> Ron
> 00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
> For modifications see my DML Profile (URL follows)
> http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Kw9pV1EkFeOYY
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Panoli, Robert
> Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2001 3:57 AM
> To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
> Subject: DML: RE: Still rattling in the '99 - Rattle, Rattle, Rattle
>
> When the second rattle started I noticed that if I pushed on the shifter
> (cant remember if it was to the left or to the right) while I was driving
> the rattle went away. I stuck a rag in between the flap of the boot and the
> rattle stopped. Haven't taken anything apart yet to see what the cause is
> but at least I know the origin.
>
> Bob
>
> >4WD shifter boot? I think that might be my rattle too! How did you fix
> it?
>
> "Panoli, Robert" wrote:
> >
> > I have a 99 that had 2 rattles. The first one I was almost positive came
> > from the dash till one day I accidentally bumped my center console with my
> > elbow and heard the same rattle (the sound must have been echoing off the
> > dash). Turned out to be a loose component in the console latch. Even the
> > dealer had thought it was coming from the dash and wanted to rip the whole
> > thing apart(NO WAY!). The second rattle also sounded like it was in the
> > dash. This one turned out to be my 4WD shifter boot. It took me months and
> a
> > little luck to find the source of these rattles so don't give up.
> >
> > Bob
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