Why is my 1997 dodge dakota 4x4 making two clicking noises
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hello,
i have a 1997 dodge dakota 4x4 sport 3.9L that started making a clicking noise a while ago. I'm thinking it is either the gap between the pipe and the exhaust manifold or the timing chain. What do you think...the truck has 122,000 on it.
The other noise it makes is in 4x4 only, and only when i turn. The truck does this whether im on grass, blacktop, mud, or snow. When it does it, It has resistance to it, then it will click and the truck will kind of shoot forward. It isnt quite as noticable in heavy mud...but still present. It is a nasty noise and id like to get it fixed quickly as winter is coming. The 4x4 does still work 100%.
thanks, cody
i have a 1997 dodge dakota 4x4 sport 3.9L that started making a clicking noise a while ago. I'm thinking it is either the gap between the pipe and the exhaust manifold or the timing chain. What do you think...the truck has 122,000 on it.
The other noise it makes is in 4x4 only, and only when i turn. The truck does this whether im on grass, blacktop, mud, or snow. When it does it, It has resistance to it, then it will click and the truck will kind of shoot forward. It isnt quite as noticable in heavy mud...but still present. It is a nasty noise and id like to get it fixed quickly as winter is coming. The 4x4 does still work 100%.
thanks, cody
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i bought mine used about a year ago and since i have gotten it it has done that... basically you are putting a lot of stress on the 4wd system when you take tight turns and since there is no limited slip diff in the front, it will make noises because one tire is not going to be turning as far as the other... anyone else correct me if i am wrong but i think thats why
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in a perfect world, 4x4 will work anywhere and everywhere without an issue including turning with it engaged. unless you're either in mud, on ice or snow, don't bother with it. that resistance you're feeling is axle bind. the front axle locks up. i wouldnt keep doing that if i were you, things will get destroyed. thats why you're supposed to use 4x4 in slippery conditions, to maintain control and allow wheel slippage on turns. AWD is a different story...
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in a perfect world, 4x4 will work anywhere and everywhere without an issue including turning with it engaged. unless you're either in mud, on ice or snow, don't bother with it. that resistance you're feeling is axle bind. the front axle locks up. i wouldnt keep doing that if i were you, things will get destroyed. thats why you're supposed to use 4x4 in slippery conditions, to maintain control and allow wheel slippage on turns. AWD is a different story...