1999 Dodge Neon Noises

150,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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GREGED
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Thinking of buying a 1999 Dodge Neon 2.0 L 4 door for a grand. The check engine light is on, torque converter clutch. The engine makes noise at idle, gets less if I press my hand on it. The alternator belt squeals when I turn on the air conditioner and windshield wipers, stops squealing when I turn them off. There is a clunk sound (from the chassis?) when driving down the parking lot, seller says he checked rear struts and they were not loose. I am a home mechanic. What do you advise.
Mar 11, 2011 at 5:47 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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I advise to leave it alone, save your money and find something a bit better, this may be a real pain in the hip pocket nerve, if you know what i mean, i reckon that someone is trying to off load a right piece of junk.
Mar 11, 2011 at 5:51 AM
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