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Tony
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11/02/2005
12:57:05
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 Subject: RE: Timing Chain&Belt Sqeak
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I just bought a 2000 Dakota with a 3.9 4wd I have a couple concerns i get a real bad rattle im thinking its the timing chain, it only does it under a load. Also does my newer dodge come with a tensioner and if so do i have to pull the cover to tighten it.
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prodak
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11/02/2005
13:49:01
| RE: Timing Chain&Belt Sqeak
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Are you sure the "rattle" isn't detonation (spark knock / pinging)? If it is the chain you have to replace it, the tensioner isn't adjustable.
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Tony
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11/02/2005
14:25:30
| RE: Timing Chain&Belt Sqeak
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Well i thought it was pinging or spark knock what would cause it, i thought wrong timing would cause it i changed the plugs but they all looked good (choclate brown) where do i start?
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prodak
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11/02/2005
15:03:33
| RE: Timing Chain&Belt Sqeak
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Try a tankful of higher octane gas - if it stops then it's detonation. Let us know and we'll go from there.
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Tony
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11/02/2005
15:11:26
| RE: Timing Chain&Belt Sqeak
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Tried it didnt change much, if at all
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prodak
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11/02/2005
15:25:36
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What kind of plugs are in it now? You could try one heat range colder plugs - also changing to a 180 degree thermostat might help.
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