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1996 Oldsmobile Bravada Very rough idle/loud clanking noise

Tiny
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  • 1996 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 149,520 MILES
I replaced my gas tank(leaking because of corrosion?) And repaired my A/C about 3 weeks ago. When I got the car from the mechanic everything seemed ok. One week later my car overheated due to a leak. The water pump and radiator were replaced. The car is no longer overheating, but now while the car is in idle it shakes like crazy and makes a loud clanking noise and sometimes cuts off. The spark plugs were replaced but it still shakes. Did the original repair of the gas tank and A/C trigger the overheating problem? Is it purely coincidental?
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Friday, May 30th, 2008 AT 12:34 PM

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Tiny
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Coincidence. This truck with this many miles is going to break down. Its the nature or the beast.
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Friday, May 30th, 2008 AT 12:45 PM
Tiny
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Any suggestions on fixing rough idle prob? Spark plugs were already replaced.
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Friday, May 30th, 2008 AT 6:24 PM
Tiny
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Loud clanking noise bothers me. Could be internal engine failure. You really need to have it looked at again. Not much I can do without hearing it. Sorry
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Saturday, May 31st, 2008 AT 1:33 PM
Tiny
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Thank you for your response, it's not what I wanted to hear but it's still helpful:)
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Saturday, May 31st, 2008 AT 2:00 PM

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