Re: Clicking/Clacking noise coming from engine on cold starts

From: steve preston (steve239dak@yahoo.com)
Date: Wed Mar 14 2001 - 21:53:21 EST


Can you record the problem on something(camcorder,tape
recorder,etc.?) I had a guy bring in a videotape of
his TV messing up,because it never would act up at the
shop! It helps! Steve P.
--- Chris Reck <roadkill@mediaone.net> wrote:
> Hey everyone,
>
> Recently, whenever I start up my truck when it's
> cold out, I hear what
> sounds like metal spoons clacking together under the
> hood. It is only heard
> at idle and when I am not on the gas driving. I
> suspected that it was the
> lifters and the dealership here told me to change
> the oil. Since I was
> close to 3000 mi anyway, I did. It made some
> improvement since it does not
> last as long. They also put Slick 50 in there too.
>
> I am worried that this could lead to a mechanical
> failure. I have 31000
> miles and my warranty will be expiring soon.
>
> When the dealer looked at it, they wrote CAUSE:
> NOISEY/NTF. They were not
> able to duplicate it. I can't have them ride with
> me to listen because it
> disappears before I get to the dealership.
>
> I am due to change the spark plugs and wires soon
> (hopefully today), but I
> wanted to know for sure what this could be.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Chris
> '99 Dakota Sport + CC 4x4 Amethyst
>

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Steve Preston 1999 Dakota Sport 3.9V6,4x4,3.92 Anti-spin,42RE auto,Intense Blue,regular cab.



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