Re: Two hundred dollars down the drain...

From: Punch (2punch.crash2000@AHM.com)
Date: Thu Mar 13 2003 - 21:32:24 EST


 I dunno what year, but the fan is always on in my 98 dak.

rattle noise, sounds like leaking exhaust manifold.

punch

""Eric Jerman"" <ejerman69@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:F107g3FgcH6FGFU5PMO000028f7@hotmail.com...
>
> Hey all,
> Went to a mechanic today while I was in NY visiting family and had the
guy
> use a stethoscope (sp?) to determine if it was the water pump or not that
> has been giving me problems. Well after he said yes I went to another
place
> and had them check it out and they agreed it was the water pump, so I had
it
> replaced. Two hours later and 200 less in my pocket I still have the
noise.
> I'm almost leaning toward it being the fan and fan clutch that is
causing
> the noise...anyone think maybe this is correct? In case you don't
remember
> the problem...loud squawking noise at startup and increasing rattling
noise
> under acceleration. Also I noticed that it seems my fan is always on, so
> that's why I'm geared towards the fan clutch. I need to get this fixed
> because it's driving me crazy!!!!!!! I think I might just find a way to
get
> to the 03 BBQ and bury my handicapped (read 2 wheel drive) dak in the pit
> and let that monster consume it...I've heard it does well with pesky
> dakotas...
> Eric Jerman
>
>
>
>
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