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Jim
Dodge Dakota
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7/31/2010
16:01:57
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I have a 04' Dakota w/ 3.7L V6. I get a knocking noise when the truck is running(esp. when its cold)The noise is appears to be originating from the tension pulley. I have replaced this twice in the last couple of months. After I replaced the belt, the noise disappeared for a few days but it started up again. I'm wondering if anyone has experienced this and if something on this engine gets notoriously out of alighnment and destroys the belt.
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yea
Dodge Dakota
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7/31/2010
16:05:18
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With the engine at idle take a look down from the
side see if any pulleys wobble.
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Jim
Dodge Dakota
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7/31/2010
16:30:47
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none of the pulleys are wobbling. It only makes noise for 2-3 minutes on initial startup and seems to be more obvious when you turn the wheel.
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yea
Dodge Dakota
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8/01/2010
10:56:58
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With the belt off pull an go side to side on the
power steering pulley. (check for free play/slop)
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Jim
Dodge Dakota
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8/01/2010
11:15:40
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I'll try that. Thanks for the help
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yea
Dodge Dakota
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8/03/2010
21:46:25
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Any update ?
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Jim
Dodge Dakota
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8/04/2010
08:59:45
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everything including the power steering pulley seems to be pretty snug.
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yea
Dodge Dakota
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8/04/2010
10:20:16
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OK Jim when you say the belt gets destroyed, Exactly
where? Face, Back , one or both sides?
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JIM
Dodge Dakota
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8/05/2010
20:01:59
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It doesnt scrap the belt. It still works and looks pretty good. However, when you replace the belt, it takes care of the initial startup noise for about a week. I'm not sure if its really a big deal but I dont want to let it go if something is gradually breaking down. Thanks for your help.
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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8/05/2010
20:50:40
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Maybe you're putting on the wrong size belt? Usually tensioner knock when they get near the end of their travel. So if the belt you've got is longer than it's supposed ot be the tensioner would knock.
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JIM
Dodge Dakota
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8/05/2010
22:22:22
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That makes sense. I'll see if I can get a different size of belt.
thanks for your help
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