I had a similar problem when i first got my truck, i have a 98 reg cab 318
with manuel tranney, after a while i started to hear a whistling or howling
noise and it ended up being a pitted spider gear (heh whatever that is)
maybe you got the same problem
-Jarod
----- 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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