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Old 08-24-08, 11:16 PM
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I have 241,000 miles and just recently between 2,000 thru 2,500 RPM there is a knock. It only makes a light knocking noise in that RPM range. No noise under and no noise over that RPM. I tried Lucas and it does not seem to help. The dealer says all the clearance of the valve cups are within tolerance/

Any suggestions??????????????? Punt PASS or Kick
Old 08-25-08, 09:17 AM
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Cracked Flexplate?
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suspension? i know my car makes a thumping/knocking noise, because my coilover on the passenger front is blown.

is the knock from motor?

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It makes the knock without moving and reving the engine from 1750 thru 2500 RPM and the goes away.
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Would a flexplate make knock in the range of 1750 thru 2500 RPM only? If I put it in drive and the knock is still there but not as loud coud it be a flexplate?
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I am experiencing the same problem except my car has 179000 miles on it. If you come across any answers please let me know. Thank you. BTW what is a flexplate?
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