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Heavy Knock Hot with Torque Applied for Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1996

Heavy knock hot with torque applied may be caused by one or more of the following conditions:

    • Broken balancer or pulley hub (replace parts as necessary)
    • Loose torque converter bolts
    • Accessory belts too tight (adjust the tension to specifications)
    • Accessory belts nicked (replace as necessary)
    • Exhaust system grounded (reposition the exhaust as necessary)
    • Flywheel cracked
    • Excessive main bearing clearance (replace as necessary)
    • Excessive rod bearing clearance (replace as necessary)
    • Low quality fuel