A Couple Of Clacks And A Stubborn Engine

buckshot70737 · January 19, 2009

I have a 2002 Chevrolet 2500HD with the 6.0 Lt. gasoline engine. 151,000 miles. Good maintenance records and well cared for. It is a club cab with a long bed. Purchased used a year ago and have had some problems come up that I am having trouble figuring out. The previous owner used the truck to haul tractors on a goose-neck trailer from equipment auctions. I bought the truck to work out of and haul my tractor or track-hoe. The truck hasn't been in any accidents as far as I know. The body is straight and true.

I hear a noise coming from the left rear of the truck when I go over medium to large pot holes or bumps on a road. The noise started about 10 months ago. Had a "good shop" look at the truck to see if they could find out what was making the noise. They couldn't find anything. After reading on-line today, found that missing leaf spring pads could cause clanking noise.

about four months ago I noticed a ride height issue - The left side of my truck is sitting about 2 inches lower than the right side of my truck. I looked closely at the leaf spring, hanger bracket, today and couldn't find any cracks. I carry about 200 lbs. cargo, IE tools etc. everyday. I haul fairly regularly a 5,000lb tractor, and seldom haul a 12,000lb. track-hoe. I have my truck pretty evenly loaded.

Last but not least, I have a minor cranking problem. This is an inconsistent problem. Most of the time it happens when the engine is warm. I turn over the key and the engine turns over, but doesn't start. I turn the key again and it starts. The best figure that I have is a bad fuel pump. I appreciate any help.

Thanks

Joel Valentine

buckshot70737 · January 22, 2009

Well I found out why the truck wasn't sitting correctly. The torsion bars were loose. Fixed one of the rattles and fixed the ride height issue.

BuckFeverZ · January 22, 2009

In my '99 I had the the fuel pressure regulator go out and if the truck sat for a couple hours or longer it would fire right up, but if it only sat for, lets say, 15 minutes, you'd have to crank on it for 5 or 6 seconds before it would fire up.