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1999 Chrysler Van Loud Clanking

Tiny
JLTB
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  • 1999 CHRYSLER VAN
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
Hi. My van is making a loud clanking sound. I took it too a mechanic and he said its a "sprung baron"(?) The engine is shot and he'll have to replace it at the price of 2500. The only reason I ask is because a friend took two of his cars to the same man and he replaced the engines on both of his. Please help me, I don't know what I'm going, and thank you for your time.
Jenny
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Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 AT 11:03 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

He will be referring to a spun bearing, this is when a main or big end crank shaft bearing turns on the journal and is destroyed, this will cause a loud knocking noise, if this is the case the engine will have to be re built or replaced, I would get a second opinion first.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 AT 11:12 PM

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