1992 Dodge Dakota V6 3.9 4x2 5 speed manual


Just today, a low growl (sounds like a grumpy cat noise) sound started emitting from my engine bay. The sound is present at idle and also while driving. The sound speeds up and slows down with engine RPM (but the volume level does not go up). I think it may be one of the serpentine components but hard to tell which one. No codes, no diagnostic lights present.


Any idea what it might be?

 

prolly belt idler wheel or adjuster... detension belt and spin each wheel by hand...

 

Remove the fan belt and see if the sound/noise is gone. If it is gone, then the problem is belt driven. If its not, then it maybe the timing chain slapping inside the cover.

 

Thanks.


-40 here so not able to do to much at this time. Also, today, no growl.


Tensioner replaced about 1 year ago and belt is brand new.