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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 03:36 PM
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when I start my truck up when I head to work in the morning it makes a winning sound that is really noticeable. and when I'm driving it'll make it but it won't be as noticeable as a cold start, it's quieter. but still noticeable. it kind of sounds like an 18 wheeler taking off from a stop that kind of engine winning
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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 03:37 PM
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i dont believe these trucks are suppose to sound like that, any ideas on what could be causing it to make that sound? thanks in advance
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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 06:36 PM
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maybe your fan clutch
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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 06:42 PM
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does that mean it needs to be replaced?
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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 06:42 PM
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is it something I can tighten or fix?
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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 10:55 PM
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anybody else have any ideas?
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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 07:52 AM
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bump
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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 08:28 AM
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Fan clutch and you can't tighten it the bearings are shot replace it it's very simple
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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 08:28 AM
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Idler pulley bearing is getting bad I changed mine and it quit also check water pump alt and belt tensioner
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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 08:51 AM
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am I good going with stuff from autozone or is there something i can order aftermarket?
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