lets find out how many miles are on it first.....


"Ashton Crusher" > wrote in message
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> On Tue, 18 Sep 2012 11:39:37 -0700 (PDT), greybuck >
> wrote:
>
>>I have a 1998 Dodge Stratus with a 2.4L engine. A couple of weeks ago, I
>>was stuck in traffic. All the sudden it jerked, and the engine stalled. It
>>would not re-start, until I waited for a couple of minutes.
>>
>>It seems to run fine since that event. No codes were set, but there is
>>noticeable vibration upon acceleration, that was not there before. I had
>>all the engine mounts replaced since one was broken, and hoped that would
>>solved the problem. It didn't.
>>
>>I also had the entire exhaust system checked, hoping there was a broken
>>hanger, or leak. Neither of these were an issue either.
>>
>>When the engine is idling, it is smooth, and there is no vibration.
>>
>>Any suggestions? It occurs while sitting, so I am guessing that it doesn't
>>have anything to do with the drive train, or suspension.
>>
>>Thanks,
>>
>>Kirk M
>
>
> I found this....
>
> The 2.4 liter Mopar engine is similar to the 2.0-liter Neon engine in
> design and construction, but has a longer stroke, a taller block, a
> dual overhead camshaft cylinder head and dual counter-rotating balance
> shafts that reduce engine vibration
>
> ........... which says that engine has balance shafts. I wonder if
> the noise you heard was some part of those shafts breaking and that's
> why you now have the vibration.