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> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net [mailto:owner-dakota-
> truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Pindell, Tim P
>
> I have a '93 2.5 (not the Jeep 2.5) that clatters quite noticeably on
> cold startup. I "bought" this vehicle as a non-runner with a
> cracked/warped head and blown head gasket from overheating. I put a
> $199 (cheap) reman head on it, tossed the balance shafts, and replaced
> the rod bearings, oil pump, and radiator. When I gave it to my parents,
> the noise was much less apparent and was almost totally gone when warm
> but the noise has gotten worse over the last year or so. This noise
> sounds a lot like lifter noise. When warm, it quiets down considerably
> and sounds like a happy little diesel. It doesn't have the "THOCK!
> THOCK! THOCK! THOCK! THOCK!" of a bad rod bearing. A bad bearing or
> wrist pin would have caused the engine to grenade long ago, right?
> Piston slap generally gets quieter when the engine warms up, right? I
> just need somebody to confirm my suspicions.
>
> Tim
Tim,
Our '97 Stratus 2.4L developed piston slap over the years. It didn't
really sound like lifter clatter....it was a little deeper sound than that.
It would disappear as the engine warmed up. Never hurt anything though as
Dena raced it and we used it for long trips. Always performed fine and got
great mileage.
BTW, I have the original spare wheel and tire from my '92 Dakota for sale.
It was never used and has been stored in plastic in my garage. If you or
anyone you know would want this, I'll sell it pretty cheap just to give me
more space in the garage. It's a 15x6 wheel (6-lug) with the original
215/75/15 Goodyear tire. Basically, make some reasonable offer. :-)
I also have a 14" wheel (5x4.5 bolt pattern) for an older Mopar. It has a
BFG Radial tire on it but it's so old I wouldn't buy it for the tire...even
though it has very good tread. Let me know if someone could use
it...cheap! The wheel is in great shape! Again, make an offer (as in,
what's it worth to someone?)
Thanks,
Ray
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