Loses RPM and small poping sounds.

Tiny
RYANBRAMVAN
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  • 2003 DODGE VAN
  • 5.1L
  • V8
  • RWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 80,000 MILES
When accelerating it pops under driver seat and in the middle of the van. Usually between 15-30mph. It doesn't happen frequently until I drive and park restart a couple of times. It will basically drive fine for 30 mins at various speeds. It doesn't over heat but the coolant is a light brown. I have replaced fuel pump 2 years ago. Radiator 1 year ago. Recently replaced the EVAP emission lines and countless other things with the vacuum lines. Mechanic says it sounds like a blown head gasket but compression test checked ok. I usually replace the cap and rotor then all is fine but every 6 months or so they are corroded.
Sunday, February 15th, 2015 AT 9:34 PM

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Tiny
HMAC300
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The fact that is pops under the driver's seat is telling me U joints. I would remove the driveshaft by following this guide to check the U joints.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-remove-a-drive-shaft

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-u-joints-work

Please check the images below to show you how on your car. Check out the images (below). Let us know how it goes

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Monday, February 16th, 2015 AT 6:05 AM

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