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2001 Dodge Neon Slight engine knock

Tiny
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  • 2001 DODGE NEON
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I have a 2001 neon that has a slight knock in the engine when started after being off, during idle, and knock worse with the AC on. The car also shakes from time to time after a moderate drive, but not consistently. What could these problems mean? A friend has same model car with same problems and said the mechanic claimed the number 2 cylinder was the problem. What are your thoughts and advice?
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Sunday, June 23rd, 2013 AT 9:35 AM

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Tiny
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Scan for codes first and check fuelpressure then see if you can find which cylinder is knocking.
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Sunday, June 23rd, 2013 AT 12:36 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for the timely response. So the lack of fuel pressure will mean it is a cylinder problem or something else? Also, if it is a cylinder how many labor hrs comes with that? Is it a job that can be done in a day?
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Sunday, June 23rd, 2013 AT 12:56 PM
Tiny
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It really depends on what is wrong before I could answer that, if it's a fuel pump it should be done in a day. But if something serious hard telling how long
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Sunday, June 23rd, 2013 AT 12:59 PM
Tiny
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I understand. Could the fuel pump cause that knock im hearing?
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Sunday, June 23rd, 2013 AT 1:39 PM
Tiny
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No
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