In requards to the load roar, it sounds like the fan clutch is enguaged. Lots
of dakota's do it on a cold start then after a few seconds it releases. If it
is doing this after 20min of driving then it is because the engine needs to
be cooled off or the fan clutch has a problem.
Note, if you live in texas where it is hotter than heck and your going up a
grade then that is expected behavior.
Joel
>From: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Yesterday I had a terrible experience. I went over to my friends house, near
>the beach, and parked in an empty lot filled with sand. I have always parked
>there before. About six of us are taking a jujitsu class at college, so we
>carpool. Well after class and a beer to take away the pain, I went out to my
>truck and to my avail found out it was stuck. I have a 97 V-6, but only 2wd. I
>went into my firends house and luckily 2 of them helped me. Needless to say it
>took about 3 minutes of rocking before we had enough momentum to get it out.
>Has anyone else had problems like this? Also I have noticed in low gear there
>is a load roar coming from the engine. I dont have a/c, but i thought it might
>be the fan . It happens randomly and have noticed it more. It usually happens
>when i first start the car and drive off, but have noticed even after 20
>minutes of driving. Any Suggestions???
>
>Thanks for your time,
>
>2me
>
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