2004 Chrysler Town and Country Chrslyer sounds like a Diese

CTNORD

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2004 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
101,000 MILES

Hello,
About 6 months ago we took our van in for a whining sound and diesel type motor sound. They replaced the water pump and the whining seem to go away. However, it still sounds like a Diesel. You know that loud grumbling sound like it is sputtering.
What is it?

Thanks.

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi:
This is a tough one not actually hearing it. Did they make any comments about the timing chain, engine bearings, valves. Also, does the engine seem to run well / smooth? Finally, are you able to remove the serp belt yourself to check if the sound is coming from one of the belt driven components such as the alternator, idler pulley, power steering.

Let me know.

Joe

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Tuesday, March 24th, 2009 AT 5:06 PM

CTNORD

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Hello,

Serp belt was replaced when water pump was replaces. I can't say I can remove that myself or my husband.

Nothing about the timing chain, engine bearings, valves.

The dealer calls the sound a growling sound. If that helps. Maybe now we could ask different questions since you gave a few things.

We have not had it back into the dealer since we had the work done. It seem the growling went away or got better for awhile, but seems really bad now. I think we may take it back in there and say. It's still there.

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Wednesday, March 25th, 2009 AT 10:46 PM

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