2004 dakota engine noise

2004 DODGE DAKOTA
150,000 MILES • 6 CYL • MANUAL
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BIRD
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my 2004 dodge dakota seems to have a strange knock from the top end of the motor what could cause that
Feb 2, 2011 at 7:56 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If it is an internal knock, it could be cam bearings. Does it change with engine speed? Does it ever go away? The 3.9 V6 is a long lasting engine, so if you have kept your oil changed, it shouldn't be that.
Apr 26, 2011 at 5:32 AM
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