they are the stock rockers. i can check that real quick. easy enough to
tighten them down. but it is probably the timing chain. i'll e-mail you
off list greg...
thanks...
Mike K
94 SLT,CC,239,2wd,auto
95 Sport,RC,360,5-speed
http://www.hornok.com/zig
>From: "Josh Battles" <jbattles@bankfinancial.com>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
>Subject: Re: DML: timing chain or rocker noise??
>Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2003 13:11:05 -0500
>
>If you run the engine without a valve cover, oil will go EVERYWHERE. I
>wouldn't advise this. However, if your rockers are stock, they're not
>adjustable... you could just check torque and if necessary re-torque the
>ones that need it, that might solve your problem.
>
>--
>- Josh
>Lowered 2000 Dakota CC 3.9L
>
>
>"Ken Allgood" <kenallgood@cox.net> wrote in message
>news:20030714172603.GINR23518.lakemtao03.cox.net@smtp.east.cox.net...
> >
> > Hmmmmmm... Could take off the valve cover on the drivers side, start it
>up, and see if you hear anything noticable from the rockers.. just a
>thought.. Rockers too tight or not tight enough could cause it to
>rattle..
> >
> > Ken Allgood
> > 97 CC SLT 5.2L
> >
> > >
> > > From: "mike kulczycki" <dakota1994@hotmail.com>
> > > Date: 2003/07/14 Mon PM 01:00:44 EDT
> > > To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> > > Subject: DML: timing chain or rocker noise??
> > >
> > >
> > > i've noticed that my 94 V6 rattles a bit more than usual lately. it
>has
> > > 130k miles with mostly original parts including the timing chain. at
>idle i
> > > can hear it real well. it is coming from the driver's side for sure,
>but
> > > what is the best way to tell if is my timing chain or rockers?? i
>changed
> > > the water pump earlier this year along with the belly pan gasket. so
>i've
> > > taken the motor down that far before. anything tricky with either of
>these
> > > jobs?? any help is appreciated...
> > > thanks...
> > >
> > > Mike K
> > > 94 SLT,CC,239,2wd,auto
> > > 95 Sport,RC,360,5-speed
> > > http://www.hornok.com/zig
> > >
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