1992 Honda Civic knocking at low speeds

1992 HONDA CIVIC
350,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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DEANBC
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Recently I replaced my alternator, which required me to remove and replace the belts for the alternator and the power steering pump. At the same time I also replaced the engine oil. Immediately after this, a knocking sound started at low speeds. I thought that the sound might be that I hadn't tightened one of the belts properly, but when I test the tension, they're fine, and they appear to be turning just fine when I look at the engine. I figured it might be the transmission because it just knocks at low speeds and usually goes away when I press the accelerator, hold the clutch down, or coast with it in neutral. I did a bit of research which suggests that it might be the drivetrain CV joint? However it doesn't knock when I make turns or anything. Any suggestions?
Dec 12, 2009 at 3:52 PM
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F4I_GUY
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CV joints typically knock or click when you accelerate, not the other way around.

Check your mounts. If you replaced your a/c belt, you had to remove the torque mount. Make sure that's not your problem.
Dec 12, 2009 at 5:01 PM
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