engine noise

DODGE CARAVAN
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STEADYD
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1999 dodge caravan with 160,000 km's
the van has actually been pretty good to me but i am concerned about a noise in the engine. the engine has started sounding like a sewing machine ( best description i can give) it is loud at 1st and does get a little quieter as the engine gets warmer but it does not go away. i have added some fuel system cleaner incase it is deposits on the valves.. do you have any ideas on this.
p.s. this is an awesome site so glad i found it.
Apr 11, 2006 at 2:43 PM
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LOSONE
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What engine do you have?? If it is a 4 cyl it is the counter balance shaft. Let me know
Apr 12, 2006 at 12:10 AM
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STEADYD
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it is the 3.0l 6 cyclinder engine

thank you
Apr 12, 2006 at 12:25 AM
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LOSONE
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That Mitsubishi engine is usually bullet proof. The two things I can think about are the water pump (driven by the cam belt) or the serpintine belt tensioner. Both have been known to have a noise problem.

If it is the water pump, FIX IT SOON!!

Let me know
Apr 12, 2006 at 4:43 AM
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