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[3rd Gen : 96-00]: Awful noise

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Old Sep 28, 2014 | 09:39 AM
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Hi I just got a caravan second hand and I like it. However it makes this loud rattling shaking sound when i step on the gas. I have done some diagnostics. Look and listen stuff. The noise comes from the engine compartment and the floor boards. but is not present when idling. I thought it could be the transmission but the automatic transmission has no trouble switching gears in any way that i can feel. Could all the noise be from loose motor mounts? or something along those lines. Any help is welcome.


gen 3 2000
automatic trans
2.4 L
4 cylinder
most likely rebuilt
 
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Old Sep 29, 2014 | 07:34 PM
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Have the van lifted and inspect all the motor and transmission mounts for cracks.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2014 | 12:41 PM
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You may want to check the exhaust system too for rattles.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2014 | 11:06 PM
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A video may help.
 
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