Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Noise on cold mornings

[WaltHess]

I have an 01 3500 4x4 6spd w/169K that on 2 cold (27-32) mornings now I have had a noise on start up. The noise lasts a couple of miles down the road before going away. I notice a change in the sound when I turn the wheel, and apply the brakes. There is also a slight vibration in the pedals that goes along with this noise. I have had other mornings just as cold that it doesn't make the noise. I figure that it has to do with some accessory, or idler. Anyone else experience this?

 

[FourBarR]

power steering pump most likely. others who have had this problem change the power steering fluid to synthetic . Valvoline or some thing similar.

 

[Turbo Tim 1]

Take a turkey baster and suck out what ever you can from the power steering pump, then dump in some Valvoline Syn-power, drive it around for a while and repeat. Your noise's will be gone.

 

[WaltHess]

Thanks, I will check the PS out this weekend.