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andrew
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3/13/2001
00:27:46
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 Subject: ticking problem
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last october i bought a 93 4x4 318ci dakota and lately i noticed a ticking sound when i accelerate. it sounds like it is coming from the engine compartment on the driver side when i am driving but you can also hear it outside the truck when it is running. some have said it may be the idler arm.
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Stew
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3/13/2001
20:49:34
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Sounds like it might be the exhaust manifold leaking. Just a guess though.
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andrew
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3/13/2001
21:04:07
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thanks stew. others have suggested the same and that i should try tightening the bolt closest to the fire wall on the driver side. tried it, still ticking.
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Stew
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3/14/2001
18:50:11
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Maybe you could try spraying some type of soapy stuff around the manifold gasket while the motor is cold, then start it up and check if there is any bubbles getting larger from a leak. Maybe you could borrow a mechanics stethiscope so you can try to pinpoint where the noise is coming from. If it isnt the manifold, it could be a valve lifter. Just a few suggestions.
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GenI
3/27/2001
23:32:31
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You probably have an exahaust leak but it could also be a bad spark plug. if it doesn't spark right or spark at all the valves make a ticking noise had this happen to me in a few cars.
MaRty
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mark ny
Dodge Dakota
6/05/2001
15:28:49
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The 93 318 was noted for excessive valve train noise. In order to compensate, chrysler switched cams in 94. My 93 318 suffers from this affliction; however your problem sounds more like a manifold leak which would be charachterized by a pronounced ticking sound as you have indicated.
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matt
Dodge Dakota
6/07/2001
14:06:01
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i have a 93 also and i have been told i have a gasket leak also. must be the 93
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Mar
Dodge Dakota
6/20/2001
13:18:23
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Take the manifold of and replace gaskets with copper ones. And it will never happen again. Remeber to torque it right.
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andrew
Dodge Dakota
6/21/2001
01:26:10
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What do you mean torque it right?
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Dirty D
Dodge Dakota
7/04/2001
22:49:11
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Had a similar problem on my 87 3.9V6. Sounded like a tin can under the hood. Turned out to be the fan clutch. It also made the engine overheat. Had it replaced along with A Rob. Shaw 180 deg. T-Stat and the problem was solved. Have the fan clutch ckecked and replaced if nessasary. This may be your prob. too. Truck runs better w/ 180 deg. T-Stat!!!
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Zaurusman
Dodge Dakota
7/05/2001
00:53:59
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Had excessive ticking over a year ago, and the dealership ended up replacing numerous gaskets and declaring my thermostat to have been leaking coolant into my oil or the such. The injectors click anyway, but excessive clicking means something more. HTH. -tk
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Mar
Dodge Dakota
7/18/2001
22:32:41
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What i ment by torque it right is use factory torque specs and work from the center out. Tighting the bolts will not work because the gasket is permently destroied now. Copper gaskets are great because even if the manifold is a little warped it still will run awsome. By the way. If your are going to put money in the truck now would be a good time to buy headers.
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