Re: Fuel pump noise ??? -Reply

From: Jim Doyle (dkdoyle@koyote.com)
Date: Wed Dec 04 1996 - 19:39:58 EST


Jason B. Bleazard wrote:
>
> Yep, I've got the same high-pitched whine. It seems to be
> running all right. FWIW, it's a 95 Sport 4x4 V6 5 speed.
>
> >>> Michael Clark <mike@snakebite.com> 12/04/96 12:48am
> >>>
> I was letting my truck idle while I was airing up the tires tonight,
> and
> I noticed a high pitched whine comming from around the fuel
> tank. I can hear it faintly if I stand near the driver side, and if I
> stick my head in the rear fender well I can hear it very clearly. I
> think someone on the list had said the Dakota has an electric
> fuel pump in the tank? My question is, should I be able to hear
> this? Is it normal for it to make this sort of noise or is it getting
> bad? I have about 56k on the odometer.
>
> Also I have noticed a noise like a lifter tapping, although not as
> harsh as a lifter. I believe this is the injectors, which people on
> the list has said are very noisy. Could this be something else?
> Could it be related to the fuel pump noise, or is the truck fine?
>
> Michael Clark mike@snakebite.com
> 93, LE, 2wd, reg. cab, SWB
> 5.2L, Auto, Mopar SBEC, Mark III-----------------------------------------------------
Michael !

        Take your truck into your dealer and tell them you probably have
a timing chain that is loose, and rattles

        This is a very common problem with the 3.9...
jim doyle
 



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