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Old Jan 25, 2014 | 10:23 PM
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Yesterday after our good cold day (28-30 degrees) I noticed my truck starting to knock. I did take a video and will post it as soon as I learn how, what are my chances this is an easy fix?
 
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Old Jan 25, 2014 | 10:41 PM
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Take the fan belt off and inspect the water pump.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2014 | 09:05 AM
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Anything in particular I should be looking for
 
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Is the pulley loose? Because I had the same noise from a 3.6 pentastar engine in a 2012 minivan. The pulley for the water pump had broken.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2014 | 10:27 PM
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It seemed ok I do however have a new pump and fan clutch for it I'll put them on and hope for the best. Most everyone who hears it says it's a rod knocking.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2014 | 11:11 PM
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Did you start the engine without the fan belt on the engine? Does it still make the knocking sound?
 
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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 08:13 PM
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Ended being the water pump, the pulley was almost completly seperated from the actual water pump. Runs like a top
 
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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 09:08 PM
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Great news! Thanks for the update, it could help others.
 
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Good Job! We'll make you a dodge tech.
 
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