They aren't all that quiet, IMHO, but quiet isn't what I'm looking for
in a motor anyway. The pinging has to go, though. What octane gas do
you use? I have 38,000 on my 97 and have heard it ping twice - I was
using 87 octane at the time.
Tate
-----Original Message-----
From: Richard Oleschuk [SMTP:Richard.Oleschuk@chem.UAlberta.ca]
Sent: Monday, September 28, 1998 2:46 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net; dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: 318 noise
Speaking of noise
I recently purchased a 98 ext. cab, 4x4 sport, V8. When I pulled it
off the
lot the engine ran silky smooth. Now with just 2800 kms on the
odometer the
engine does not seem to have the same get up and go as before and
pings on
hard acceleration. I took it to the dealership and they said that the
they
check and scoped the engine, everything is working fine. Also they
stated
most of the V8's were a little noisy and it may quiet down with a few
more
miles on it. Has anyone else had this problem, if so what did they do
to
fix it etc. The funny thing is that motor trend remarked on how quiet
and
smooth the V8 was when they tested it.
Thanks
Richard Oleschuk
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