I can't seem to get this message to go to GSWilhite direct.
Jon H
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jon Hambleton
> Sent: Thursday, August 20, 1998 10:08 AM
> To: 'GSWillhite@ualr.edu'
> Subject: FW: ALERT:Vibration on 98 Dak
> Importance: High
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jon Hambleton
> Sent: Thursday, August 20, 1998 10:06 AM
> To: 'ualr.edu@ualr.edu'
> Subject: RE: ALERT:Vibration on 98 Dak
> Importance: High
>
> GS,
>
> Sorry to panic you. This was very scary. Late at nite, pitch
> black, just over a rise, fast lane, other traffic going by at 70 and
> 80,.........
>
> I was cruising along 70-75 and backed out of the throttle to
> slow slightly, felt a slight vibration in the seat of the pants, kind
> of a buzz feeling. On the throttle again it went away, so backed out
> of it again, same vibration. Carefully applied the throttle and the
> yoke disintegrated. Much loud banging and wetting of pants while
> bringing it to a halt.
> The truck had less the 5000 miles on it at the time. Had to wait
> three weeks for parts. Everything but car rental was covered under
> warranty. No problem since.
>
> I would be very pushy with the dealer about checking for defects
> in the casting. There was evidence that it had been cracked for awhile
> on one of the pieces that remained attached to the dif (discoloration)
>
> If nothing else get under there and visually inspect, as well as
> yanking the pucky out of it.
> Hope this helps.
>
> JonH
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: GSWillhite [SMTP:GSWillhite@ualr.edu]
> Sent: Thursday, August 20, 1998 10:27 AM
> To: JHambleton@diabloresearch.com
> Subject: Re: ALERT:Vibration on 98 Dak
>
> JON H.,Old buddy, thanks ALOT! Its not too noticable...but when
> you let off the gas its there just for a moment 70-67. There are
> no vibrations under load. Does this sound like the same
> symptons?
>
> GS - antenns up & panic stricken !
> >
> > BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL. My 96 did this just before the yoke on
> the
> > differential disintegrated. At 70 mph that is a real thrill.
> Beat the
> > ever luvin crap out of the under carriage, including the gas
> tank. No
> > leaks, but I was defiantly covered by an angel that day.
> >
> > Jon H
>
>
> P.S.
> Hope everything is OK with your Dak now
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