KNOCKING SOUND AT ENGINE, TRANS.

Tiny
BIGAL283
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  • 1999 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 115,000 MILES
99 eclipse engine rebuilt 500 miles ago, runs fine but as soon as you turn on the air cond. It starts knocking, idle it up it stops. HAVE CHECKED AC COMPRESSOR, CRANKSHAFT END PLAY, BEARINGS, TORQUE CONVERTER BOLTS
Thursday, July 28th, 2011 AT 5:15 PM

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Tiny
DOCFIXIT
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Crankshaft dampner good condition ie. No cracks or tears in rubber?
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Thursday, July 28th, 2011 AT 6:07 PM
Tiny
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IT LOOKED GOOD, DID NOT SEE ANY CRACKS OR TEARS IN THE RUBBER. ALSO IF YOU GIVE IT GAS QUICKLY YOU CAN HEAR IT FOR A SECOND AND WHEN YOU START IT UP YOU WILL HEAR IT FOR A SECOND. ANY OTHER THINGS THAT IT MIGHT BE OR DO YOU THINK I SHOULD TRY ANOTHER CRANKSHAFT DAMPNER? THANKS
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Thursday, July 28th, 2011 AT 9:25 PM
Tiny
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Remove AC- PS belt inspect for cracks or brakes in Ply also turn trnsioner by hand feel tight and smooth
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Friday, July 29th, 2011 AT 2:35 PM

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