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Nick
Dodge Dakota
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2/01/2005
00:18:40
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 Subject: Rattle coming from under my truck
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When my truck is in drive and, I stop at a stop light there is a loud rattling coming from under my truck dont know what it is but it dosent sound very good. I have a 1998 3.9 2wd
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GB2000
GenIII
2/01/2005
01:28:09
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So track it down...could be something as simple as a heat shield missing a bolt. Get a buddy to help you find the problem...if it HAS to be in drive one of you sit there holding the brake while the other person gets down on all fours and checks underneath for the source. For obvious safety reasons unless you really trust your buddy...I don't recommend crawling UNDER the truck or anywhere where you could be crushed while the truck is in drive.
Josh
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Joe M.
Dodge Dakota
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2/01/2005
09:00:17
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timing chain?
open the hood with it running in the drive way
still hear it?
a machanics steh. is cheap
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JFH
GenII
2/01/2005
09:59:19
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When the Cat Converter goes bad they tend to rattle, very annoying. Crawl under the truck (after letting it cool a few hours) and hit the cat with your hand or foot. If you hear rattling, it needs replacing. Look on e-bay for a cheap hi flow unit. I paid $30 for mine.
http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/546400
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Joe M.
Dodge Dakota
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2/01/2005
12:50:06
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Sh%t i miss read that
scratch my reply ..........
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GB2000
GenIII
2/01/2005
13:12:51
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...and after seeing JFH's post, I'm gonna say he's prolly right on the money.
Josh
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stevebdak
Dodge Dakota
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2/01/2005
13:19:19
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And when you find out that it is the Cat Converter. Don't go to the Dodge dealer for a replacement. I have a 97 Dak and am on my third Cat Converter. the original and the second one were Dodges. I got the third one from the Shop who helped me with my new exhaust and It has lasted longer than both of the others combined.
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kpg712
Dodge Dakota
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2/01/2005
16:36:27
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If it's the cat & has less than 80,000 mi., the dealership must replace it free of charge. EPA regulations.
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master_p141
Dodge Dakota
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2/01/2005
17:40:39
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the exact same thing happened to mine i also have a 98 3.9
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