4.0

definitely annoying
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
139,000 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most common solutions:

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problem #1

Aug 232020

Ram Van 2500 5.9L Magnum

  • Automatic transmission
  • 139,000 miles

Out of the blue, the engine makes a squeal when accelerating while engine is still cold. Sound kinda like a banshee passing a kidney stone, and it progressively gets louder the more you press the pedal. When you let off the pedal it lets out a sharp squeak. This little game lasts until the engine gets warm. I've changed the normal line-up, water pump, idler pulley, tensioner pulley, a/c compressor, serpentine belt, fuel pump, etc. Was heading towards the power steering pump next but thought I'd ask around first. It doesn't affect performance but is annoying as @$#!. Thank you.

- usnac77333, Santa Clarita, US