Re: 3.9 noise

From: Bob Nichols (bnich@bellatlantic.net)
Date: Fri Sep 25 1998 - 21:42:47 EDT


Kevin Bonanno wrote:
>
> I have a 98 3.9 5spd with 14,000 miles. Overall I am happy with it, but
> there are some problems. Does anybody else have a motor tick and also a
> faint knock at idle? As soon as i get some time I'll get back to the dealer
> for service. I havent redlined it too often and it gets new synth oil every
> 3500. Anybody else have similar probs? Anyone have problems at the dealer
> because of using an open air cleaner kit? I have done some mods and dont
> want the dealer to tell me my motor ticks because i put an open element air
> cleaner on. Thanks in advance, ~Kevin
> Kevin Bonanno
> Harvard Planning and Real Estate
> Ph. 617.496.5778
> http://hpreweb.harvard.edu/

Kevin, I have no ticking but I do have a thumping sort of knock. Kinda
souds like a belt has a bubble on it. The dealer told me it was the EGR
Valve? Bob



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