New noise on cold start
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New noise on cold start
2001 Ram 1500 5.2 engine:the last two mornings on cold (65 degrees) start there is a random and metallic sound like a loud click at idle every 10 seconds or so coming from general area of engine front. Like a noisy a/c clutch kicking in but no a/c operating.
Disappears when driving and once driven disappears for the day!
Thinking maybe coming from timing chain area?
Is that possible?
Disappears when driving and once driven disappears for the day!
Thinking maybe coming from timing chain area?
Is that possible?
Last edited by 2RamsJake; 10-25-2020 at 10:40 PM.
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2001 Ram 1500 5.2 engine:the last two mornings on cold (65 degrees) start there is a random and metallic sound like a loud click at idle every 10 seconds or so coming from general area of engine front. Like a noisy a/c clutch kicking in but no a/c operating.
Disappears when driving and once driven disappears for the day!
Thinking maybe coming from timing chain area?
Is that possible?
Disappears when driving and once driven disappears for the day!
Thinking maybe coming from timing chain area?
Is that possible?
I run pure synth oil in engine and trans, and transfer, I have 124K miles, started around 115K and comes from Right side of Bell Housing.
When it 1st started it was intermittent like 2RamsJake, but has become more like a rod hitting the wall....(Speeds up and slows down with engine)
No loss of power, no other driveability issues....
Dewy
Last edited by Dewy; 12-18-2020 at 05:25 PM. Reason: adding sound file
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