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Old Oct 19, 2011 | 05:05 PM
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Can anyone explain symptoms of possibly failing/blown head gasket?

Would engine knocks if fuel filter is clogging/clogged up?

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Hard starting, coolant leak but not on the ground, and if the engine runs a lot of white smoke and smell sweet like coolant.
 
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Hard starting, coolant leak but not on the ground,
Ha Ho, lookie who decided to grace us with his presence.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2011 | 11:15 PM
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 06:10 PM
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Thanx, Master Tech.

At least my symptoms are none of above.

From the sound/noises (sound like someone shaking container w/ few coins) heard while trying to accelerate, someone informed that this may be due to buildup in the distirbutor cap (possible delayed contact) and/or converter (tranny) issues. Although mileage is low @ 66K, it's 99 Ram 1500van.

Any thoughts on this chirping sound?

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