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1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Repair Question


Topics covered: Crankshaft, Brakes, Engine.
Mileage: 115,000 miles.

Asked on July 28, 2011

KNOCKING SOUND AT ENGINE,TRANS.

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
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Replied on July 28, 2011

Crankshaft dampner good condition ie. no cracks or tears in rubber ?

Tiny Answered by Docfixit (expert)
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Replied on July 28, 2011

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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Replied on July 29, 2011

Remove AC- PS belt inspect for cracks or brakes in Ply also turn trnsioner by hand feel tight and smooth

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