Hope someone can provide some insight:
The rattling has gotten louder. Not too much unlike what Ethan describes in
his post from 8/31 (see excerpt below), except mine only makes noise when
I'm moving. Sounds like it's coming from the front passenger side. Purrs
like a kitten when I'm idling. This evening I checked for the noise while
backing up, and noticed it's not nearly as loud as going forward.
Same kinda noise as described below, almost reminiscent of the "rock in the
hub cap" noise you used to hear, except louder and with bigger rocks.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Matt
>>> In the last 2-4 weeks the engine has developed a rattle sound... like
>>> a few marbles being swished around in an empty coffee can, or a
>>> bowling ball with a chip rolling down the lane... it's not a
>>> rod-knock or anything I've heard w/ other failed engines, but it's
>>> enough that a friend w/ a 98 5.2 Dakota said "WTF is that noise??"
>>> the other day... It's not the A/C compressor, which was my first
>>> thought, though I haven't pulled the belt to check if it's some other
>>> pump/pulley.
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