-----Original Message-----
From: wess@radiant.net <wess@radiant.net>
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Monday, February 16, 1998 9:14 PM
Subject: DML: Engine Noise When Cold
>I have a '95 Dakota SLT CLub Cab 4X4 with a 5.2 L V8 and a 5-speed tranny.
>
>When the truck is cold, the engine noise is quite loud during acceleration.
>
>It sounds like the engine is redlining, even though it's only revving about
>1500 RPM and going about 15 km/hr.
>
>This noise only occurs when it's quite cold out (below freezing or a few
degrees
>above freezing) and goes away after a few minutes.
>
>I've heard this sound in a few other vehicles as well, notably Chevy V6
Astro Vans
>and Isuzu Rodeos (which also have a Chevy V6 in them). The sound is like a
large
>fan running full blast.
>
You hit the nail on the head Ian... It's the clutch fan. When cold it
sticks a little, as it
warms up, the clutch frees and the noise goes away... Everyone else has the
same
'problem', which isn't a problem.
Sam '95 SLT 5 speed
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