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Troubleshoot engine noise - Major or Minor problem?
After a week of boondocking with my truck camper in the Seqouia National Forest, I was returning on a dirt road going down a pitch of less than 15 degrees in 4Lo with my exhaust brake on, when after going over a transition, the engine started to clatter very loudly.
I pulled over and checked the engine and drive train. Oil was right at the add mark. Added one quart and carefully worked my way out to civilization. Noise decreased over ~ 15 minutes.
Was it just like air in a lifter and taking a while to work out or is something major going on that I should fix before it gets much worse and I get stranded on the next outing?
Suggestions or Opinions?
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'05 Ram 3500 DRW, LB, CTD, 4x4, 6 spd manual (NV5600), PacBrake Airbags and PRXB exhaust brake
'01 Corsair TC 10'8" (4,200 lbs wet wt. and loaded)
Last edited by RBridenbaugh; 12-02-2009 at 08:54 AM..
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