thanks I'll put my ears on

wrote:
> My 2003 T&C, with the 3.3l, had an alternator that started to make
> noise last year when it had about 40000 miles. I don't remember the
> exact noise, but I used a 'mechanics ear' to locate it to the
> alternator. I think the noise was probably coming from the pulley
> damper that is attached to the alternator pulley. I went ahead and
> replaced the alternator, which came with the pulley and damper, and the
> noise went away.
>
> Marvin Stockman
>
>
> wrote:
> > I have a 2005 grand caravan 3.3l. when driving it seems to have a
> > slight rattle in the engine, once we hit around 43mph it turns to a
> > slight whistle or similar to a high pitched frequency sound. the faster
> > we drive the more profound it gets. It only does this while giving it
> > gas.
> > I brought it back to the dealer (still under warranty) they say it is
> > just normal drivetrain noise. I find this hard to believe. we love
> > the van but this sound is too annoying.