Yeppir. Along with having all the problems (at one
time or another) that people usually mention here,I
also have that little annoyance.Mine is a 99 V6 RC
auto 3.92 anti-spin 4x4(with the big wheels).Mine
squeals like crazy when making a turn,depending on the
turn,but unlike any other vehicle around me! This one
Wendy`s(tm) drive-thru that I go to has a 90 degree
turn between the sign and the pick-up window.I can
take that turn coasting slowly with the brakes
applied,and it sounds like someone either in front or
behind me is squealing their tires.The first time it
happened,my wife said,"Who was that"? I said,"Me,I
guess!" Also at a four-way intersection downtown (in
front of the police station),I CREEP through that
one,because there`s always a lot of people walking
around,and it`s actually embarassing.I just act like
I`m being especially careful. Steve P.
AlexReed <alexreed@home.com> wrote:
> Hey gang,
>
> Ok, guys I need some back up. My '99 Dakota,
> 318 manual, limited
> 3.55 rear driven truck with the tire and handling
> pkg. (my spelling
> sucks, so work with me here) is making some loud,
> make that very loud
> screeching/squealing sounds during turns. At low
> speed tight turns it
> sounds like im doing some stunt from the Fall Guy
> and flying. I havent
> had my tires rotated in awhile and have never had
> any other tire or rim
> work. Also, the steering wheel is tilted to the
> right, about 20 degrees
> and the tires are straight. Could the alignment be
> affecting or causing
> the noises and problems? Should I have the bearings
> replaced or
> repacked? Would that help? Thanks guys, just tring
> to get the truck
> ready for some autocross runs. I cant wait to start,
> but the trucks not
> 100% and I dont feel like breaking something.
> One last thing, during accel. I am getting the
> famous ping. Its
> mainly when going at speed, example in 5th gear at
> 55mph and hit the
> gas, the truck just pings or what sounds like some
> valve knocking. I
> really dont want to change the plugs, but I will if
> I have too. I use
> good fuel and the occasional fuel system treatment.
> I just dont get
> it.......
>
> Thanks gang, Later.
>
> Alex - dazed and confused
>
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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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