Ok I can drive any speed or whatever but when I am accelerating to 45 mph is shifts cause its automatic and the speed from 45 to 55 the engine or something makes like crackling noise it not low oil or a valve I think its the timeing chain I don't know its a little metal like sounding and the vehicle is Dodge Dakota 1993 with 318 V8 5.2L engine. Also it only happens when after it shifts that I accelerate slow now if I give it more gas than usual it stops a little or all the way.
2006-11-23 18:27:29 · 10 answers · asked by ozniwellman 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
try premium gas for a tank or two, could you also describe it as pinging ?
2006-11-24 04:18:25 · answer #1 · answered by sterling m 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try going from idle to about 3000 rpm with the transmission in Park. Accelerate slowly. Listen for the noise.
Then try from idle to 3000 rpm with a quick burst of throttle. If you here the noise you are referring to, it's probably a worn timing chain slapping against the timing gears and or timing cover.
2006-11-24 03:58:55 · answer #2 · answered by holeshotv311 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is the catalytic converter, I had the same sound in my Kia, and i know the converter is bad, so I think the increase in exhaust temp was making the converter bake, cracking the ceramic or fiberglass, what ever is in them.
2006-11-24 04:49:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is your timing chain you can check it by using either a screw driver or stethoscope. Put it on the timing chain cover put it against your ear you will hear it grind. Please be carefull, you will need someone to depress the throttle.
2006-11-24 05:34:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like it is your transmission, and its gears. Gears may be broken and pushing it up to 55 from 45mph.
2006-11-24 02:36:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be a linkadge or the mount,
could be the tranny, better get it to a shop to get checked out,,,
i got a newer dakota and the trans is garbage
2006-11-24 03:18:57 · answer #6 · answered by shadoburn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a transmission problem
2006-11-24 02:30:11 · answer #7 · answered by sickskillz883 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your motor gremlin is depressed and needs therapy.
2006-11-24 02:35:48 · answer #8 · answered by RoninShonen 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you just need to put some miles on it.
2006-11-24 04:38:06 · answer #9 · answered by kevin p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you checked your under carriage for dead cats?
2006-11-24 02:36:15 · answer #10 · answered by a_bike_guy 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋