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#12 of 41 Vibrate by p38shocker

Jan 15, 2008 (11:23 am)

it would only vibrate when i would slow down to stop. Warranty payed for it and it was about 300.00. Grab your drive line and see if it moves it could be the U joint.

#13 of 41 re: howling on a 2004 ram 1500 by rand63

Jan 15, 2008 (11:47 am)

I have recently been experiencing a howling noise coming from either the front or rear end of my truck. About six months ago I replaced all four rotors and brake pads and did not have any trouble. A few months after I started getting a howl whenever I took off from a stop. I thought "brakes?". I put the truck up on stands and had someone apply the brakes and then release them. I tried turning the wheels after the release to check for drag, all was fine. I took the truck to the dealer to have them check it. They thought maybe drive-shaft, if it was a two piece shaft. I told them it was a one piece. I left the truck with them. A short time later I got a call that they needed to replace parts in the rear-end. After I picked up the truck and started home the noise was still there. Not only am I getting the noise from a take off, but now even more so I am getting it when I back up and turn the wheel to the left. It is really loud in 4 wheel drive. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

#14 of 41 Vibrate by p38shocker

Jan 15, 2008 (12:09 pm)

I did the same thing, I thought it was coming from the front brakes. I had a friend listen as I pulled up to him, he said it was coming from the back.When I got home I looked under the truck and grabbed the rear drive line and tried to move it and it did the U joint was bad. A year earlier it was the front the drive line was bad.

#15 of 41 Re: Vibrate [p38shocker] by rand63

Jan 21, 2008 (1:24 pm)

Replying to: p38shocker (Jan 15, 2008 12:09 pm)
p38shocker, Was your vehicle a two piece shaft or one piece? Mine is a one piece shaft and I haven't found any sign of a bad joint.

#16 of 41 Re: Vibrate [rand63] by p38shocker

Jan 21, 2008 (4:35 pm)

Replying to: rand63 (Jan 21, 2008 1:24 pm)
its a one piece

#17 of 41 Re: stop & vibrate [ahole] by brettp1

Nov 07, 2008 (7:26 pm)

Replying to: ahole (Jan 09, 2008 7:48 pm)
the u joint right behind the carrier baring is probably out you might not have any play in it but they get full of dirt and grime and bind up causing a vibration mine did that same thing only it was between 20 and 35 mph its pretty common get that one changed and if that doesnt fix it change the one right at the yolk at the rear differential its one of those two

#18 of 41 ticking and whining noises by ramman85

Dec 29, 2008 (10:42 pm)

I have a 99 ram 5.9 4 wheels drive with about 112000 miles on it...i have a ticking noise coming from the engine i was thinking maybe a lifter, valve or maybe even an exhaust leak. it mainly does it around 1500 to 2000rms....and i also have had a whining noise coming from the rear of the truck it sounds like, and mainly only does it until about 25mph...and starting tonight it kinda feels like i have a low rear tire due to a small whobble when i take off...can anybody help me and give me some ideas before it gets worse and i end up having to spend alot of money before it causes more problems...and ideas or info would be much appreciated...thank you

#19 of 41 Re: ticking and whining noises [ramman85] by dustyk

Dec 30, 2008 (10:56 am)

Replying to: ramman85 (Dec 29, 2008 10:42 pm)
Noises are very difficult to diagnose over the net. These problems require isolation and, unfortunately, you are the only one in a position to perform the isolation. Do you have idea which end of the vehicle the noise is coming from? Maybe you can enlist the help of another individual to ride in the bed while listening for the noise.
 
Beyond that, I can only recommend a good inspection of the under carriage for loose components or signs of damage. I suppose U-joints could produce a noise like you are describing, or maybe loose wheel lug nuts?. Over the years I've seen so many strange things cause even stranger noises it would be hard to speculate in this case.
 
Good luck and best regards,
Dusty

#20 of 41 Re: ticking and whining noises [dustyk] by ramman85

Dec 30, 2008 (4:54 pm)

Replying to: dustyk (Dec 30, 2008 10:56 am)
thanks for the advice...i drove the truck today and it was warmer than it was last night and i didnt hear any whining noise...it may just be a cold characteristic the truck has developed...thank you for ur advice...any idea what the ticking coming from the engine might be?

#21 of 41 Re: ticking and whining noises [ramman85] by dustyk

Dec 30, 2008 (6:46 pm)

Replying to: ramman85 (Dec 30, 2008 4:54 pm)
Well, I think you stated this was a 318 motor. Valve or lifter clatter is not a typical issue with any LA motor (273/318/340/360), but it can happen on high mileage engines. I've personally never seen a soft cam lobe on one either, and even cams with tons of miles don't seem to produce valve train noise. There could be a bent pushrod or a cracked rocker arm, but again, in my experience these things don't happen to Chrysler V8s of that vintage.
 
If the valve train is noisy I've seen this caused by very low oil pressure, either by sludged oil galleries or a weak oil pump. There are quite a few engines that will produce a "tick" noise when the incorrect oil filter is used, although I can't remember a 318 being affected by this.
 
Other possibilities are a badly worn engine mounted fuel pump or a very loose timing chain.
 
If the noise is a distinctive and solitary "tick" I'd be prone to suspect an exhaust leak. An exhaust leak is very often confused with a noisy lifter, and vice-versa.
 
Best regards,
Dusty

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