On Sep 10, 11:44 am, "Ripcord" > wrote:
> Replace the oil pump. I did just that on my wifes Caravan last year and it
> stop that noise. On cold days it was worst and lasted long.
>
> "dodger" > wrote in message
>
> oups.com...
>
> >I have a 2001 Dodge Caravan 3.3 litre engine. Lately I have noticed
> > there seems to be a bit of a knocking sound on start up.......usually
> > morning startup. I have about 124,000 kilometres (Canadian) on the
> > engine.
> > Should I put some kind of engine additive in with the next oil change
> > and, if so, any recommendations???Thanks
> > thanks,
> > Dodger

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Thanks for the advice......is an oil pump an expensive
proposition????????????????????????
Dodger