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Dillegm
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2/06/2003
22:27:57
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Anyone have problems with there idler puller making a ton of noise on a 93 or newer kota? I went to a dealer and they told me that it is normal on all dodges for this to happen...yeah, sure it is. This noise is awfully loud to be normal. Plus, on top of it all, the god damned nut is stuck on the damn thing, and I can't get the little sucker off without carefully grinding it down. I'm pretty sure the noise (like a little clanking) is coming from that pulley.
Any suggestion?
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Ed Murray
Dillegm
93 3.9 being painted Black pearl at the moment
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Cal Dak
Dodge Dakota
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2/06/2003
23:51:22
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I got the same problem. I hear a like rattling noise at idle and it always pisses me off. The truck sounds like it is gonna give any minute but i think a dawgon pulley is what is doin it. Early next week i am putting on all new belts, and an ASP performance crank pulley. I will respond back as to if this helps any.
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outcold151
Dodge Dakota
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2/07/2003
00:32:02
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I have a 93 with the same noise, I've read some of the posts on here and Speedtweaks.net has some info about this noise also. They say that it is the timing chain that begins to loosen and the chain is slapping around against the casing. Planning on taking it apart and checking it out soon, can't stand the noise it sounds horrible!!
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Chip B.
Dodge Dakota
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2/08/2003
01:06:45
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Dillegm, Me and my son read through this message board ever day and I'd like you to think about your choice of wording. I understand it's a free world but right is right and fowl language in this forum is not right......Normally when an idler pulley goes bad, it has a roaring sound. If it is infact going bad and not replaced, it will then lock-up or the bearings will come apart. As for the nut, MANHANDLE that sucker!
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Dillegm
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2/08/2003
02:54:12
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Sorry chip...Didn't mean to curse..I'll watch my language from now on...
Oh...I ended up grinding of the nut and taking it off that way..bearings are shot...
Thanks
Dillegm
93 3.9 being painted Black pearl at the moment
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Ross
Dodge Dakota
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2/17/2004
20:21:48
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The idler pulley went bad on my truck as well, it was a metal scraping noise, and it sounded all around bad. As for the clanking around at idle, its your timing chain rattling. Itll cost about 130$ in parts, seals and other misc stuff to do the job. 65$ - timing chain and sprocket set, 40$ - retro-fit timing chain tensioner, 10$- water pump and timing cover seals, 3$ - gasket sealer, antifreeze and whatnot... everyting. its all well worth it to get rid of the noise. check out the article off the main page from dodgedakotas.com
http://www.dodgedakota.net/articles/timingchain/
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soldier
Dodge Dakota
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2/10/2009
06:48:34
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howdy i dont know about you fellas but i swear i have a cursed truck in the past year i have done
rack & pinion, 6 p/s pumps, 4alts., 5 tensioner & pulley assebleys. had to machine the pistons due to carbon build up in the top end of the engine. and now is looking like i am back to square one just a few days after the warranties have expired and i thought i was in the clear.. i am at wits end!I drive the truck well and drive tow truck for a living (thank god) but um not sure if this could have something to go with it the ac comp. siezed on me so i just went with a smaller belt and havent replaced it.. could that have been my down fall into the hell im now?
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mario
Dodge Dakota
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2/11/2009
00:04:10
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idler pully no.....when belt pullys go bad they squeel not clank...the clanking is the timing chain this problem is outragously comon on dakotas...the parts to fix the chain promblem can be picked up in a kit at any local parts store...
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J and J Auto
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2/11/2009
00:56:34
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Checker Auto Parts America
They have the tensioner and pully for right around
$50 Good Year Brand
Stay away from the dayco pully replacement there
junk had 2 lockup in less than a year.
Larry
J&J Auto
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