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Rattling sound from engine bay with a change in tone and/or pitch when the clutch was engaged/disengaged. Result: Catastrophic failure of the number 4 cylinder causing the connecting rod (among other internal engine parts) to be driven directly through the oil pan. Recommend procedure to correct the failure: Complete engine replacement at a cost of $4,600
Car continues to have "check engine light". dealer indicated 3 weeks ago that there was a failure in cylinder #3, but they will not get on with the repair. Dealer has changed several electrical parts, catalytic converter, and last week said they would replace the engine. Now they are backing off on that and playing "testing games".
- Chester, CT, USA
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- Norwalk, CT, USA