Looks like I'll be taking it to the vet. Unfortunately I don't have alot of
time to troubleshoot.
No movement of the tires while the truck was up, nor was there any noise
while turning the wheels while the truck was up. So I turned the key, left
it idle. No noise. Put it in gear, and sure enough, the nasty noise was
heard.
Sounds like the noise is coming from the crank, and it doesn't sound good.
Sounds like sheared gears rolling around or something. Sounds like a lot of
money, really.
It doesn't make any sense. When I shift everything seems tight and
responsive. All the fluids (the ones I'm aware of anyway) all checked out.
Off to the vet I go.
""Matt"" <someone@microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>
> >
> > 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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