2000 Dodge Dakota grinding noise

2000 DODGE DAKOTA
102,200 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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RON4CHRIST1
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My dakota is making a light grinding noise when I put it in neutrel. When I push the cluth in the noise goes away. The guy I bought it from said he had the cluth replaced about 6 monthes ago. I didnt notice it until tonight. when there wasnt alot of outside noise. Any thoughts.
Apr 14, 2009 at 9:04 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

This could be a faulty thrust bearing, get a mechanic to test it for you, they should be able to say just by the feel and the noise it is making.

mark (mhpautos)
Apr 14, 2009 at 9:38 PM
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