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Old 03-07-2015, 12:30 AM   #1
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Hi guys,

My 1996 Probe (Manual) engine shudders noticeably when I put it under load (anything over 3000 rpms) especially going up hills.

I had the engine rebuilt 6 months ago and kept getting a check engine warning code for a faulty EGR valve. I replaced that along with the O2 sensor but the warning light remained. The engine shudder developed a month later.

I've taken it to 3 mechanics now and they are all scratching their heads.

Has anyone got any idea as to what the problem might be?

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Old 03-07-2015, 04:05 AM   #2
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I'd be checking engine mounts as a possible cause.

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I'd be checking engine mounts as a possible cause.

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Old 03-07-2015, 06:20 PM   #4
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Thanks Russ. I've also had advice to check the timing belt.
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Old 05-07-2015, 03:24 PM   #5
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Plug leads for mine.
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Old 05-07-2015, 11:06 PM   #6
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Thanks Dru. I had the leads replaced when I got the engine rebuild 6 months ago.
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Old 06-07-2015, 11:19 AM   #7
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Is this a 4 or 6 cylinder ??
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Old 06-07-2015, 05:05 PM   #8
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It's the V6. It looks like it may be a CV joint problem.
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Old 07-07-2015, 11:53 AM   #9
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Yep. Turned out to be a L/H drive shaft replacement.
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