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2003 Dodge Caravan Ticking Noise at acceleration

Tiny
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Whenever I press on the gas my engine makes a ticking noise. Probably not connected but it started doing it right after I had the transmission rebuilt.
Thursday, July 29th, 2010 AT 11:09 PM

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Tiny
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I think it is related to the work that was done. It sounds like an exhaust leak and they would have removed it. Take it back and have them check it.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
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Friday, July 30th, 2010 AT 12:21 AM
Tiny
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I took it back to the shop and they said the exhaust was fine what else could it be
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Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010 AT 12:23 PM
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Does the noise change with engine speed or vehicle speed?
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Wednesday, August 4th, 2010 AT 12:02 AM
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The noise is only there when I press the gas and it goes away when I let off the gas. It does not change in noise level at all
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Wednesday, August 4th, 2010 AT 11:08 AM
Tiny
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The only thing I can say without being there, is check to make sure all motor mounts and trans mounts are tight.

I need to explaine something. The reason I first said exhaust is because if there is a slight leak, it will make a ticking noise. Most people don't recognize it as an exhaust leak.
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Wednesday, August 4th, 2010 AT 7:37 PM
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No problem. I am totally lost. I took it back to the transmission shop twice and they said everything looks good so I don't know what else it could be. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR :)
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Wednesday, August 4th, 2010 AT 10:07 PM
Tiny
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If I was there, I would help you find it. Since it started after they did their work, it has to be related to something they did. You may want to have another tech listen to it and get their opinion. If they can hear it, they may know exactly what it is and know if it is related to the trans replacement. I will note that Chrysler transmissions do make a clicking when first shifted into gear, but it only last a couple seconds.

Let me know what you find. I'm really anxious to know what it is.

Joe
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Thursday, August 5th, 2010 AT 10:09 PM
Tiny
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I will let you know what I find. If not you can always come and find out what it is HE HE
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Thursday, August 5th, 2010 AT 10:27 PM
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I wish I could.
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Friday, August 6th, 2010 AT 12:58 AM
Tiny
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I am gonna go to a shop tomorrow and have someone look at it and I will let you know what they say
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Friday, August 6th, 2010 AT 2:24 AM
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Let me know what you find. And, if you live near Pittsburgh, let me know. I'll try to help.

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Friday, August 6th, 2010 AT 11:15 PM
Tiny
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I live in Idaho quite a ways to go HE HE
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Saturday, August 7th, 2010 AT 12:39 AM
Tiny
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Yes, that would be quite a trip. Regardless, let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

PS: Isn't Idaho where they have all the tornados?
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Saturday, August 7th, 2010 AT 1:25 AM
Tiny
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No tornados we are known for potatoes Northwest
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Saturday, August 7th, 2010 AT 2:10 AM
Tiny
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I just ate a bag of chips. Thanks. (LOL). I bet it's beautiful there.

Let me know what you find with the vehicle.

Joe
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Saturday, August 7th, 2010 AT 10:53 PM
Tiny
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Ha Ha It is beautiful here we are at the only confluence in Idaho right next to Washington we have hills all around us
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Sunday, August 8th, 2010 AT 11:20 PM

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