That is exactly what my problem is then!!!. I just checked it out.
The weird thing is I just installed a carsound cat about 3 months ago. I
had my mom mention to me she thought the truck was louder.... I just blew it
off as her usual b**ching. But now things are finally adding up.
D**MNIT!!, I HATE WHEN SHES RIGHT!! :)
Gary Hedlin
""Rick Barnes"" <barnesrv@attbi.com> wrote in message
news:000301c2a624$497c46b0$0200a8c0@sys15...
>
> When your cat heats up, the rattle goes away...I have had this same
> problem. It is broken inside .
> Rascal
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Rick
> Barnes
> Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2002 5:55 PM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: RE: Rattling noise in engine compartment when started cold
>
>
> Its your catalytic converter
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Parker,
> Jon (GRCI)
> Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2002 5:29 PM
> To: 'dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net'
> Subject: DML: Rattling noise in engine compartment when started cold
>
>
> I am experiencing an intermittent "rattling" noise when I first start my
> Dak
> on cold mornings. It seems to be coming from the front of the engine
> compartment, on the passenger side. I can't tell if it is coming from
> an
> accessory or the motor itself. The noise is somewhat subtle, and
> subsides
> with rising outside temps or when the engine warms up - although it can
> still be detected. It is most prominent when started cold on a cold
> morning. I can find nothing "loose" that would cause this noise.
>
> I'm inclined to think it is not the valve train as the rattle "varies"
> at a
> steady RPM. I did have my lower intake manifold gasket replaced
> recently,
> which I believe involves complete and partial removal of the upper
> accessories. Perhaps they didn't put things back together quite right.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Jon
>
> 99 4x4 CC 5.2L Auto Sport+
>
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