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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 07:52 PM
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Needing help figuring out what could cause this. When I start her up, there's a loud clunk and a shake. Also does it when shutting her off too. Checked mounts, all are good. What could fix this? I'm at a loss. Could it be a bad torque converter? Flywheel? Any help will be great!!!!
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 08:02 PM
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When was the last time a full tune up was done?

Plugs, wires, cap, rotor, air cleaner, oil change, coolant flush, etc?
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 08:02 PM
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I used to get a clunk/shake from my exhaust hitting the mount at the crossmember (all my mounts were rusted away) on start up or turning off.
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 08:03 PM
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Very true indeed!^
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee
When was the last time a full tune up was done?

Plugs, wires, cap, rotor, air cleaner, oil change, coolant flush, etc?
Full tune up was done about 2000 miles ago when I clicked over 200K.
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 09:00 PM
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Mine used to do that awhile ago. If I remember right, I think it was exhaust leaks and loose hangers, but might have been the spark plugs.
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