It doesnt happen all the time or even very often, but it doesnt sound cool
at all. Kind of sounds like a high pitched squeel. Maybe similar to one
of the high speed dentist drills. If I push in the clutch it goes
away...sounds like it winds down. I have not had to oppertunity to test
how taking it out of gear effects it .
----------
> From: wes weems <wweems@fix.net>
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Re: Re: Re: Whistle at high speeds.
> Date: Wednesday, April 18, 2001 8:26 PM
>
> What kinda whistle?
>
> I dont own a brand new truck, but i have been told my 97 4x4 dak sport rc
> sounds like it has a supercharger on it. I *LOVE* when people ask me
that...
> I guess it's loud, it whines, it gets on it, therefore it much be a
> supercharger right?!
>
> Wes
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Skipjack" <skipjack@radix.net>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2001 4:30 PM
> Subject: DML: Re: Re: Whistle at high speeds.
>
>
> > Upon further experimentation and varying driving conditions, I have
> > determined that the whistle can occur at lower speeds than originally
> > thought, say above 30 mph. I think it has something to do with either
the
> > clutch or transmission. The whistle seems to occur randomly and if I
take
> > it out of gear the noise quickly stops. It kind of sounds like the
> whistle
> > quickly winds down and becomes silent or normal. I have to
experiment
> > more to narrow the area further. I no longer believe that it is wind
> > related.
> >
> > ----------
> > > From: Scott Newlin <greatscott@carolina.rr.com>
> > > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > > Subject: DML: Re: Whistle at high speeds.
> > > Date: Tuesday, April 17, 2001 10:20 PM
> > >
> > > i notice that today when it was very windy, just the way the front is
> set
> > up
> > > i guess
> > >
> > >
> > > 2001 white dak ext 4c
> > > 223miles ;)
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Skipjack" <skipjack@radix.net>
> > > To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> > > Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2001 9:11 PM
> > > Subject: DML: Whistle at high speeds.
> > >
> > >
> > > > I just got my 2001 Dak, 3.9L, 5 speed and have less than 1000 miles
on
> > it.
> > > > I am starting to notice a high pitched whistle while driving on the
> > > highway
> > > > at speeds around 55-65mph. Has anyone else had this problem? I
have
> > not
> > > > been able to pin the noise source down yet and can only conclude
that
> > it
> > > > must be from wind resistance or aerodynamics. Any suggestions on
how
> > to
> > > > determine source or correct this?
> > > > Thanks.
> >
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