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2000 Chrysler LHS problem in service bulletin

Tiny
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  • 2000 CHRYSLER LHS
  • 6 CYL
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  • 73,000 MILES
A service bulletin came out stating 38 of 68: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

Bulletin Date: MAR 2000
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE A LOW TONE GROWL SOUND CAN BE HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE FOLLOWING A COLD START WHILE IN DRIVE OR REVERSE WITH ENGINE RPM BETWEEN 1000 AND 1300 RPM. *TT
I am having this problem, what needs to be done, any idea of cost? Thank you
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Thursday, January 15th, 2009 AT 9:25 AM

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Tiny
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Ok what is the bulletin number that youare refering to? What V6 engine do you have? Get back to me and I will look into it further.
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Thursday, January 15th, 2009 AT 10:33 AM
Tiny
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Engine: 3.5L

SERVICE BULLETIN:070100 NHTSA ITEM NUMBER:610622

MFG Bulletin Date: 20000331

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

Bulletin Summary: A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE A LOW TONE GROWL SOUND CAN BE HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE FOLLOWING A COLD START WHILE IN DRIVE OR REVERSE WITH ENGINE RPM BETWEEN 1000 AND 1300 RPM. *TT

Date added to datbase: 20000508
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Thursday, January 15th, 2009 AT 11:08 AM
Tiny
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Yes I found it and it has to do with belt tension being to tight. They say to retension the belt so that it is only at 120 to 140 lbs of belt tension with a belt tension tool. Hope this answers your question. Thanks.
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Friday, January 16th, 2009 AT 10:39 AM

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