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1997 Geo Prizm Engine Rattling

Tiny
SAMANTHAGOINS
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  • 1997 GEO PRIZM
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 100,000 MILES
Engine rattles when it is on, However the rattling increases when the car is in drive and reverse yet when I step on the gas it goes away. Can you help me with this? Thank you
Wednesday, April 1st, 2015 AT 9:07 AM

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Tiny
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Disconnect belt and see if it stops if not then it may be an internal engine problem and have apro look at it.
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Wednesday, April 1st, 2015 AT 9:35 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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Hi Samanthagoins,

It sounds like you have a broken flex plate which is located between the engine and transmission.

Best, Ken
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Monday, August 17th, 2015 AT 3:37 PM

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