Re: 99 5.2 Dakota rattle

From: Matt (someone@microsoft.com)
Date: Wed Sep 15 2004 - 10:14:26 EDT


>
> I've got my camera ready, I think I'll roll 66,666 miles this week....
>

666 The number of the beast. 666 The one for you and me.
I gotta dust that album off....been a few years since I've listened to
Maiden. Those were the days...

Around lunch today I'll be raising the truck and:
-check for movement of the tires as suggested, and
-turn the tires w/engine off to see if it makes noise.

The other thought I have is that something is wrong with the drive train.
However, no vibration can be felt, the power feels like its there, and no
lamps are lit. I also haven't noticed any decrease in gas mileage, though I
haven't accurately checked it. I checked the fluids last week and all
checked out.

Thanks again, and I'll report what I find this afternoon.

Matt

""Josh Battles"" <josh@omg-stfu.com> wrote in message
news:ci9fkq$o8j$1@bent.twistedbits.net...
>
> ""Matt"" <someone@microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >
> Nice email address....
>
> > So I should call in the vet? Aside from replacing the Converter or
taking
> it
> > in, is there a way for me to check if the Converter is going bad? I am a
> > very amateur mechanic with limited toolset. The prized possessions
include
> > an OBD reader and Chilton's manual for the truck. I was hoping this was
> > something I would be able to diagnose and fix.
>
> I'd say that it's definately time to find a good vet in your area. If it
> sounds like marbles in a can or a severly rattling heat shield, I'd say
it's
> time to get it replaced. I don't know how to check it for function, but
by
> the sound of it, I'd say that you probably won't pass any emissions tests
in
> the near future.
>
> > Mileage: 150K, give or take a few (I can get an accurate figure if you
> > like). I always have the trip od on as I'm in denial with how many miles
I
> > put on it.
>
> I've got my camera ready, I think I'll roll 66,666 miles this week....
>
> > This noise just doesn't sound good. Last night on my way home it sounded
> > like the wheel was going to come off with all the crunching noise. My
> first
> > thought was that the noise was coming from the front passenger wheel.
> > However, it handles fine with no vibration or anything.
>
> Hmmm... If you raise the truck and try to wiggle the wheel in all
> directions, what happens?
>
> --
> - Josh
> Lowered 2000 Dakota CC 3.9L
> All facts have been omitted from this post.
> www.omg-stfu.com
>
>



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