Cool! So you don`t think either sound is transmission
related? You`re right about the "whoosh" noise,it is
more pronounced as the motor`s RPMs rise just before a
shift.I just wonder if it can be heard outside the
truck? If so,people probably do think it has a turbo
on it. Steve P.
--- Paul Bullerman <hemikota@home.com> wrote:
> Steve, you may want to check your power steering
> fluid. I know ferds make
> all kinds of noise when low on PS fluid. AND my
> Dad's 2001 Dak was low from
> the factory.
> As for the "WHOOSH", its normal. Mine does the
> same thing. I think its
> the intake manifold. I put on a Z tube and it was
> amplified. It does the
> same on a 5spd 4.7.
> Mine ( the whoosh) gets louder as its about to shift
> (45RFE). It sounds
> like a turbo, I just wish it was!!
> I really like this transmission. I had my doubts at
> first, but it was made
> for the 4.7. 19K and no probs. in fact its running
> better than ever. I did
> get the 60K warranty though. If somethings' wrong
> well, Ill break it before
> then :0).
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "steve preston" <steve239dak@yahoo.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2001 8:18 PM
> Subject: DML: 45RFE noise,is it normal?
>
>
> > 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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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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