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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 08:58 PM
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Angry load thump after start up

Within two minutes of starting the motor there is a load thump. I have taken it to the dealer two times and they cannot find anything wrong. The truck will not make the noise and it makes me look like a liar. The mechanic even looked at me weird when I picked up my truck it kinda pissed me off . I am not a mechanic by trade but I can hold my own.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 09:12 PM
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Are you running the air conditioner or one of the settings that uses it? I think they all have a loud thump when the compressor shoots the coolant into the truck.

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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 09:32 PM
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Mountaineer: Mine does the same thing, as I think they all do. It has something to do with the heater box I believe, I read a thread on this and cant remember all the details. But it is a normal thing with these trucks!

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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 09:39 PM
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Trying having the ac/heater off when you get in the truck. The clunk is as Lenny said has to do with hvac creating a vacum when you start it up. Mine does as well so your not alone.
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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 11:21 PM
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Thanks everybody for the replies. Very helpful! mountaineer
 
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Old Nov 17, 2003 | 04:20 AM
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yes the loud thump is the air box door closing. My 2000 did the same thing.
 
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