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jeff
Dodge Dakota
12/16/2001
11:23:36
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knock in engine when started cold 1200 to1400 rpms sounds like rod or piston slap it started at 500 miles ;;;
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dan
Dodge Dakota
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1/15/2002
10:21:56
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what octane gas are you using?
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DOER
Dodge Dakota
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1/31/2002
13:56:33
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I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM ON MY 2002 3.9 TOOK IT TO THE DEALER.........IT HAD BENT PUSH RODS . REPLACED PUSH RODS , LIFTERS AND ROCKER ARMS. NOT BAD FOR A $21,OOO TRUCK WITH A THOUSAND MILES AND NOW SCUFF MARKS ON THE FENDERS,HUH?
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daniel
Dodge Dakota
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1/31/2002
14:17:53
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Hi DOER. I also have a 2002 3.9 and I don't have a knock between 1200 and 1400 RPMs but I do notice that there is a difference when the truck is cold. On a real cold day, the engine sounds a bit harsher when shifting from 1st to 2nd. The RPMs remain the same but it sounds so loud (live it's revving higher) on the 1 to 2 shift. However, after about 5 to 10 minutes or so when it warms up, things are status quo. Any thoughts on this?
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JustRed
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1/31/2002
16:46:08
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Daniel, from what you describe I'd guess it's the fan clutch, but I've never had one make the noise for that long. Usually a minute or two.
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Daniel
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2/01/2002
08:03:06
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Thanks JustRed. Now that I think of it, you're right, it is for only a couple of minutes. It usually lasts about 2-3 stops on my street but only from a cold start. If I start it up and let it run in the driveway for about 5 minutes then there isn't a problem. Is this a normal thing for Dakotas?
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Graphite
DakotaEnthusiast
2/01/2002
08:39:38
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Very normal don't worry about it.
~JOE~
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JustRed
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2/01/2002
09:35:33
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Yes, very normal, and not just for Dakotas. My old S-15 Jimmy did that every morning for the 13 years that I owned it.
This is one case where "they all do that" is true. LOL.
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Daniel
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2/01/2002
10:12:05
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Thanks guys. Much appreciated!
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Jim
Dodge Dakota
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2/15/2002
09:55:02
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I just purchased a new 2002 Dodge Dakota Ext. Cab 4 wheel drive. I have 500 KM on it. The wind noise in the cab at about 50 miles per hour is unbelievable. It sounds like you are constantly driving in a wind storm. Because it is new I don't want them to start putting shims or anything else in the doors. Has anyone else had this problem?
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