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Expert: Kevin Pilotte - 4/24/2005


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Hi, I own a 95, 2.2L Cavalier with a 3speed automatic transmission. When I put the car into drive from park it seems to make a metalic sqeak or thunk noise. Doesn't happen when put into reverse, but seems to make it more when put from reverse to drive. Has been doing this since I purchased the car in September.

I've had the motor mounts checked at GM, and they said they seemed ok (although I also asked them to check for a bad head gasket, which they also ok'ed and was not in fact ok)

Any ideas as to what the problem may be?

Sam  

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Sam,
Sorry to hear about the problem you're having with your Chevy. Unfortunately, my expertise is with automobiles manufactured by American Motors Corporation. I do not know anything about GM vehicles. I might suggest submitting your question to the Chevrolet expert. Sorry I couldn't of help.
Kevin

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Kevin Pilotte

Expertise

I can answer many technical questions relating to AMC vehicles prior to 1979. I also have experience with Rambler & Nash vehicles.

Experience

I am a former AMC technician, service writer and service manager. I have worked in AMC dealers in Illinois in the 70's. After college, I was a Field Service Rep for American Motors Sales Corporation, working out of the Chicago Zone office. I traveled to AMC dealers assisting in the diagnosis and repair of AMC vehicles. I was also the Area Training Manager for DeLorean Motor Company. I have 10+ years as an Automotive Instructor. I have modified and restored
numerous AMC vehicles. I have been working on AMC vehicles for over 30 years.

Organizations
I have been an ASE Certified Master Technician since 1975. This includes L1. I am also currently a Toyota Certified Master Diagnostic Technician.

Publications
I have articles in "American Motoring", the official publication of the American Motors Owners Association. They are the largest AMC club in the world.

Education/Credentials
I have a certificate I printed out from a website.

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