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9/14/2001 11:52:42
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Message: I have a 1998 Dodge Dakota Sport w/ a 3.9L. There is a rattling when its in park or drive, seems excessively loud when going through a drive through too (very annoying) but it doesn't make this sound when it is in neutral.
There is another sound too, when i push the throttle about halfway, very lightly, there is a clicking sound, kinda sounds like a chain that rattles. When I let off the gas it doesn't make the sound but this is very noticable at speeds of about 20-35mph. Any ideas on what these sounds may be?
Thanks for any help
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9/14/2001 17:13:50
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Message: Sounds like it might be an exhaust system heat shield. That's where I would look first.
Second sound may be u-joints? Any vibration while driving down the road?
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Lesley GenIII
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9/14/2001 17:17:38
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Message: What about timing chain? I noticed mine going through the drive-through too, could it be that's the only time we turn our stereos down? :>
97 3.9 V6 Sport Club Cab. Black
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9/14/2001 23:18:36
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Message: I think it is your catalytic converter...this is a common problem...take it to a muffler shop and ask them to check it. I had one of those drive me crazy till I figured it out.
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Rascal
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9/16/2001 21:07:58
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Message: I just went through this problem...it was my catylitic converter. If you take a stick and hit it, you may be able to hear the stuff rattle inside the cat. It is covered by a 8 year/80,000 mile warranty...take it to your dealer and they will verify it is your converter.
Brad Sippel Black '98 SLT 3.9 V6 Thunderform with 500W Legacy Amp K&N Filtercharger, Dual Exhaust with Flo-Pro Glasspack My Truck
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Dakota 2 Time Dodge Dakota
9/17/2001 08:19:36
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Message: I would also say the converter. Mine went out at 20K in my 97 and had the same noises. At first I though my spare tire mount was loose. It was that type of rattling.
Being a 98 most likely you are still covered under the emissions waranty.
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9/17/2001 09:17:19
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Message: I'm on my third cat...I pretty much recognize the rattling when I hear it now. It comes from underneath you. Since I don't have much faith in the dealership, I took it to one of those 5-min free estimate places the first time - where they put it on a hoist, hit the cat with a stick and said "Yup, it's your cat, take it to the dealership, it's covered."
97 3.9 V6 Sport Club Cab. Black
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frank Dodge Dakota JOIN HERE
8/08/2002 02:06:22
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Message: i had these noises in my 97 cc 4x4 and it turned out it was my water pump which later broke
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