>From experience with my well abused 98 5.2 5spd. The whining may also be
coming from the rear end bearings and U joints.
TonyC
----- Original Message -----
From: Wisotzkey, Rich <Rich.Wisotzkey@gd-wts.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2001 7:51 AM
Subject: RE: DML: NV3500 woes
> Crit,
> Chrysler throwout bearings are notoriously noisy. Regarding your
lurching,
> it sounds like there may be a problem with your pressure plate. The
whining
> sounds like transmission bearings. Will be interested in hearing how it
> turns out.
> I too have a 318/NV3500 combination. When I get my Dak back on the road,
it
> goes in for a transmission check also. The bearings are whining again in
> it.
> Please keep me posted on your progress.
> Rich - Ashburn, VA
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Doug Myers [mailto:dougmyers@starpower.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2001 2:58 PM
> To: crit@engineer.com; Dakota Mailing List
> Subject: Re: DML: NV3500 woes
>
>
> Hi Crit,
>
> I've got a '99 with a 318 and NV-3500. My clutch has always had VERY
> high pedal engagement, and has made a clicking sound when at idle in
> neutral. I've always suspected the throwout bearing and am getting ready
> to install a centerforce clutch with a new t.o. bearing. The clicking
> has also been audible at highway speeds, though its faster :-). I don't
> have any whine, though.
>
> Doug
>
>
> >>Well, the truck went in today to have the throwout bearing and clutch
> replaced
> and came back the same day. I have no idea why they felt compelled to
> replace
> the clutch, but oh well. The clutch engages a good bit sooner now and
> I'm
> still a little jerky on my shifts now so I'll give them credit for
> having DONE
> something. As far as FIXING anything, I'm still S.O.L. The low-speed
> cavitation and high-speed whine are both still there and I'm thinking
> it's the
> countershaft or low fluid. I'll have the service writer drive it with
> me
> tomorrow over lunch, then back-to-back it with a new 4.7 5-spd and
> we'll see
> how it goes. Man, I hate this stuff. Has anyone else had a similar
> problem
> and had it fixed/not fixed with a new throwout bearing?
>
> Crit
>
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