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Old Sep 21, 2004 | 07:04 PM
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hey guys i ve noticed my truck does a strange sound and every other chevy truck 1996 up it sounds like if the truck is forcing the engine too much. but i have noticed that it only does it at start up . one mechanic said it was the fan clutch but i dont know PLEASE HELP
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Old Sep 21, 2004 | 07:05 PM
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By The Way Its My 99 Truck 5.3 Vortec
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Old Sep 21, 2004 | 08:25 PM
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more then likely it's piston slap witch alot of the new trucks do.nothing to worry bout.if it has oil pressure and isn't smoking or feel any different then when you got it.drive
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Old Sep 21, 2004 | 08:27 PM
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For Sure Its Not Piston Slap. Please Help Me With My Problem The Dealership Tells Me Its Normal But They Are Full Of Bullshit
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Old Sep 21, 2004 | 08:36 PM
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well that is what it sounds like to me.it will do it when it's cold then stop when warmed up.someone eles will chime in
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Old Sep 21, 2004 | 08:39 PM
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I think you need to give a better description of the noise especially since you're sure it's not piston slap. The truck is forcing the engine too much?
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Old Sep 21, 2004 | 08:40 PM
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It Makes Nasty Sound When Irev It Like A Heavy Slow Revving Engine
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Old Sep 21, 2004 | 08:41 PM
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How Do I Put A Sound Record On The Computer So I Can Record The Sound.
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Old Sep 21, 2004 | 08:42 PM
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Old Sep 21, 2004 | 08:44 PM
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Kind Of Like A 747 Airplane Not Being Sacastic The Sound Is Awful.
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