I think that is the same as my 2001 Grand Cherokee 4.7 and it is very quiet.
steve preston wrote:
> I may be paranoid because of my last Dak,but are the
> 45RFE`s supposed to make a little noise? Two
> noises,actually.One is like a power steering pump-like
> whine that changes with speed,and is most evident when
> it`s cold.The other noise does not sound at all
> suspicious (it just makes me believe it`s the nature
> of this transmission),but still makes me wonder what
> it is.THAT sound is like a turbo,but it does not
> change in pitch.It just makes a faint WOOOOOOO
> sound,like a turbo winding up.Subtle,but I hear it.
> Now there is no problem as far as shift quality or
> anything.Seems fine to me,and I know that many
> transmissions do have characteristic noise.But any
> whine noise,no matter how loud,doesn`t seem normal to
> me.This Dak has 4100 miles on it,so I`m doubting that
> it`s got a problem,but I`d still like to hear any
> comments from people with the 4.7/45RFE regarding
> this.BTW,the WOOOOOO sound is very faint,and you can`t
> ever hear it unless the windows are rolled up.The
> whine is a little louder,but seems to diminish some
> after the truck is driven for a while.K? Thanks.
> Steve P.
>
> =====
> 2001 Dodge Dakota 4X4 Sport RC,Flame Red/4.7L V8/45RFE auto/3.92 limited-slip/16" aluminum wheels/Infinity CD-cassette system.
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