Tired of waiting for Fluidampr answer

[Dieselnerd]

I'm still waiting for the answer on the noise issue. I put my OEM damper back and the noise is gone.



No doubt at all that it comes from the damper. I'm not putting my Fluidampr back on until I hear what the cause is and that it will not harm my engine.



Anyone want a Fluidampr CHEAP, PM me.

 

[Mark31]

Now Ron, settle down. You know everybody needs a spare boat anchor. I've got one---opps! I mean one has got me, too! It wouldn't surprise me if we didn't have to chaulk this one up in the loss column. It's quite a few coins gone, but we can live through it. Just don't get an ulcer worrying about it, because then you (we) will really be a loser then. Mark

 

[Prairie Dog]

$400+ is (too) hard to swallow. .

 

[CAPTPHIL]

I have a little ting in mine too, Doesn`t bother me since I can`t hear it when I am driving and I don`t spend a lot of time standing outside listening to all the rattles that a 2nd Gen 24V will make. I am very pleased with the improvements it has made for me. I have over 30k since installation. Over 14yr. and one million miles with TDR and 2nd Gen 24V.

 

[Prairie Dog]

The problem is, with our 3rd gen trucks it sounds like there's a bearing going south someplace. The noise could easily mask a real problem and would certainly effect the ability to sell or get top dollar for the truck since it sounds like there's a serious problem.

 

[Regcabguy]

They honestly may not be able to replicate the noise. I got a significantly smoother idle and that's it.



I was hoping for decreased gear noise,but no dice on that.



Hopefully,they'll be in touch either way.

 

[Bill Weber]

My FD didn't change ANYTHING except my wallet, and of course the new rattle I get to hear standing in front of the truck. And there is the added benefit I get of not being able to change the belt without removing the FD.

Bill

 

[Regcabguy]

My belt was like new @ 39K. I replaced it anyway. Access to the other belt driven components is unchanged.

 

[Dieselnerd]

My belt was like new @ 39K. I replaced it anyway. Access to the other belt driven components is unchanged.

Because of a power steering pulley problem (outlined in another post) I got to change my belt 2 times while on the road. The first time it took me 3 hours in the rain and mud, the second time only 1. 5 hours.



Believe me, not being able to change the belt without removing the FD is a big issue with me. One more reason to leave it off for now.

 

[fluidampr1]

I have posted an update on the original thread.



Thanks,

Ivan