Water noise in dash

Snagtym · 11-05-2009, 04:48 AM

I have a 97 2500 with 189k, and everytime I start it and begin to drive off it sounds like I have a waterfall on the passenger side of the truck. IDK what caused this some times it does it some times it doesnt, its done this since the day I bought it. Its starting to drive me nuts cause everytime I give it throttle I hear it.

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H.R.D · 11-05-2009, 05:04 AM

Well sounds like your heater core is not full of coolant. Check your coolant level at the radiator sounds like its low or you have a semi blocked heater core.

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razocow · 11-05-2009, 05:31 AM

^^^^^ditto

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rolland40 · 11-05-2009, 08:20 AM

my 95 ram 1500 5.2l does the same thing.......... for five years, and yes its full of coolant, i think its just bubbles just running through the system, but i could be wrong.

ynots57 · 11-05-2009, 08:50 AM

think about it, what else could it be. if there wasn't any air in there you wouldn't hear squat. need to bleed some air out of upper heater line

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98snowman · 11-05-2009, 11:19 AM

air trapped in the system?

illflem · 11-05-2009, 12:13 PM

Both mine have done it since they were new, coolant level is fine.
Notice that none the people saying you have a problem have 12 valves in their signature.

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cjensen91910 · 11-05-2009, 02:22 PM

Mine did the same thing until I took the time to really bleed the air out of the coolant. There is a LOT of coolant and it takes some trouble some times. I had to start mine cold with radiator cap off and really rock the truck to get air out. After two or three times the noise finally went away. Air head forms at radiator core and it is hard to get out. Don't see how it could cause problems though.

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hoodstack96 · 11-05-2009, 02:29 PM

Benn doing it in mine for quite some time now. Both before and after I replaced the heater core, and used an air-evac system to draw air out of my cooling system. I just pretend its a calm waterfall.....LOL

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cowboy12v · 11-05-2009, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by hoodstack96

I just pretend its a calm waterfall.....LOL

Mine does it too. Did it in my old chevy 1/2 ton as well. Wouldn't worry about it.

***shaved93*** · 11-06-2009, 08:21 PM

Does it on mine to.

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colin91 · 11-07-2009, 03:09 AM

all of my cars have done it, including my current truck. Never heard about any problems resulting from it

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Snagtym Newbie Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: West Point, UT Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Snagtym's Truck Pics	Water noise in dash I have a 97 2500 with 189k, and everytime I start it and begin to drive off it sounds like I have a waterfall on the passenger side of the truck. IDK what caused this some times it does it some times it doesnt, its done this since the day I bought it. Its starting to drive me nuts cause everytime I give it throttle I hear it. __________________ 97' Blue-Silver 12v with a few extras!

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11-05-2009, 05:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
H.R.D Diesel Freak Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Las Cruces New Mexico Posts: 921 Thanks: 11 Thanked 32 Times in 29 Posts H.R.D's Truck Pics	Well sounds like your heater core is not full of coolant. Check your coolant level at the radiator sounds like its low or you have a semi blocked heater core. __________________ 2002 3/4 ton X-cab SWB 4x4 5 speed, Volant CAI, Blue Chip VP44, Edge J/AHOT, PDR HX40, AD 100, CFM+, BD short shift, TRAIN HORNS, 4" 2 6" Black Mitre's!!! www.hotroddieselclub.com its the myspace for diesels!!!

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razocow Diesel Freak Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Laramie, WYO. Posts: 934 Thanks: 15 Thanked 23 Times in 20 Posts razocow's Truck Pics	^^^^^ditto __________________ 2000 quad cab short bed-looks stock... B!tch Slap Of Truth

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rolland40 Cummins Fan Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 36 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts rolland40's Truck Pics	my 95 ram 1500 5.2l does the same thing.......... for five years, and yes its full of coolant, i think its just bubbles just running through the system, but i could be wrong.

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ynots57 Diesel Head Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southern OR Posts: 2,632 Thanks: 10 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts ynots57's Truck Pics	think about it, what else could it be. if there wasn't any air in there you wouldn't hear squat. need to bleed some air out of upper heater line __________________ 2005 3/4 SRW 48RE QUAD L/B 4x4 AEM AERO

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98snowman Cummins Fan Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northern pennsylvania Posts: 42 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post 98snowman's Truck Pics	air trapped in the system?

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illflem Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 4,959 Thanks: 4 Thanked 142 Times in 130 Posts illflem's Truck Pics	Both mine have done it since they were new, coolant level is fine. Notice that none the people saying you have a problem have 12 valves in their signature. __________________ Bill '95 2500 4wd auto '95 3500 5 speed heavy hauler Not stock

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cjensen91910 Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: St Augustine FL Posts: 235 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts cjensen91910's Truck Pics	Mine did the same thing until I took the time to really bleed the air out of the coolant. There is a LOT of coolant and it takes some trouble some times. I had to start mine cold with radiator cap off and really rock the truck to get air out. After two or three times the noise finally went away. Air head forms at radiator core and it is hard to get out. Don't see how it could cause problems though. __________________ 95 Auto, billet TC and modded valve plate, BHAF, Aux lift pump, three position lockup switch, full gauges, #5 plate, no muffler and CAT is gutless. Timed at 15.5, full EGR brake package.

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hoodstack96 Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 262 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts hoodstack96's Truck Pics	Benn doing it in mine for quite some time now. Both before and after I replaced the heater core, and used an air-evac system to draw air out of my cooling system. I just pretend its a calm waterfall.....LOL __________________ 1996 2500 4x4, HX35+HT60,#10 Full Forward, 3000 GSK, 18*, DDP 191's,5x.012's, Modified AFC,5" Hood Stack, Home Made Traction Bars,Autometer Ultra Lite II Gauges,Auto to Manual,Valair 12 1/4" 3800# Ceramic, 3.54:1 Gears.

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*shaved93* Cummins Fan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shamokin, Pa Posts: 81 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts shaved93's Truck Pics	Does it on mine to. __________________ 97 2500 Auto..S and B Intake, Silencer ring removed,

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colin91 Diesel Freak Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Luis Obispo, Ca Posts: 614 Thanks: 2 Thanked 33 Times in 32 Posts colin91's Truck Pics	all of my cars have done it, including my current truck. Never heard about any problems resulting from it __________________ 1996 2500 ECLB, NV4500, 4x4, 4" redneck tb exhaust-5" tip, BD brake, ATS 3pc, #0 plate, 4K GSK, wastegate plugged, SouthBend, welded 5th gear, Isspro pyro&boost, leveled, Thuren track bar, AFC tweaked, BHAF, silencer ring?, 15%/5% tint, 285/75/16 MT ATZ