Engine noise on hard acceleration

> Ok here is what is going on. On a hard acceleration uphill, there is
> an intermitant rattle noise coming from either the driver side or the
> front of my motor. I have a '99 Ram 1500 4x4 with an 5.8L (119k),
> extended cab short bed. I am wondering if it is a crankcase sensor or
> maybe the timing chain (hasn't been replaced yet)? Does anyone have
> any ideas on other things to check on?

Try premium gas.

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Ken

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I also forgot that my truck is sluggish off the line, even without the
nosie. Also when the noise is there, it is between 2300 and 3500 rpm.

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nunya - 05 Feb 2008 14:18 GMT

>I also forgot that my truck is sluggish off the line, even without the
> nosie. Also when the noise is there, it is between 2300 and 3500 rpm.

from experience. check the catalytic converter. mine always sound like
there is som kind of trouble with the engine then i start losing power. the
good thing is that old converters are worth cash now.
michael

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> Ok here is what is going on. On a hard acceleration uphill, there is
> an intermitant rattle noise coming from either the driver side or the
> front of my motor. I have a '99 Ram 1500 4x4 with an 5.8L (119k),
> extended cab short bed. I am wondering if it is a crankcase sensor or
> maybe the timing chain (hasn't been replaced yet)? Does anyone have
> any ideas on other things to check on?

Noise travels. Could be your cat.

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> Ok here is what is going on. On a hard acceleration uphill, there is
> an intermitant rattle noise coming from either the driver side or the
> front of my motor. I have a '99 Ram 1500 4x4 with an 5.8L (119k),
> extended cab short bed. I am wondering if it is a crankcase sensor or
> maybe the timing chain (hasn't been replaced yet)? Does anyone have
> any ideas on other things to check on?

Sounds like a classic ping caused by bad or too low octane fuel.

Ed

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> Ok here is what is going on. On a hard acceleration uphill, there is
> an intermitant rattle noise coming from either the driver side or the
> front of my motor. I have a '99 Ram 1500 4x4 with an 5.8L (119k),
> extended cab short bed. I am wondering if it is a crankcase sensor or
> maybe the timing chain (hasn't been replaced yet)? Does anyone have
> any ideas on other things to check on?

You may want to check this service bulletin. Fixed my ping problem on a '99
5.2.
http://dodgeram.info/tsb/1998/18-48-98.htm

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Christopher D. Thompson - 05 Feb 2008 21:45 GMT

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>> Ok here is what is going on. On a hard acceleration uphill, there is an
>> intermitant rattle noise coming from either the driver side or the
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> '99 5.2.
> http://dodgeram.info/tsb/1998/18-48-98.htm

could also be the plenum pan gasket. sucking oil out of the crankcase
causing a detonation event. (spark knock)

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Sounds like an exhaust manifold gas leak. Could be cracked or warped. It is
very common. Look for flame tracks around the ports and for cracks in the
manifold casting.
Steve

> Ok here is what is going on. On a hard acceleration uphill, there is
> an intermitant rattle noise coming from either the driver side or the
> front of my motor. I have a '99 Ram 1500 4x4 with an 5.8L (119k),
> extended cab short bed. I am wondering if it is a crankcase sensor or
> maybe the timing chain (hasn't been replaced yet)? Does anyone have
> any ideas on other things to check on?

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