1997 Chevy Truck Strange noise and stutter

1997 CHEVROLET TRUCK
110,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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KRISTOFER.HOWE
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I recently had the clutch replaced. I had the plate and secondary replaced due to the springs on the plate breaking. Now, when I get around 1.5-2k rpm, every once and a while the truck will stutter. Feels like tapping the breaks many times, hard to really explain. Also, just started to squeak while in gear and pressing the gas. No squeak when not pressing gas or when not in gear. Must be in gear and press the gas. Also have lost a lot of power. I have replaced all spark plugs, wires, and belt. I know that I need to replace fuel pump since fuel gauge readings are sporadic. Also need to replace catalytic converter; was rattling, but has stopped recently. Any assistance or advice is appreciated. Thanks!
Aug 24, 2010 at 11:36 AM
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MIKE H R
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First replace the catalytic converter. Once they start making a rattling sound means they are breaking up inside. Happened to me. Then the sound stopped and lost most of my power because of back pressure. The clutch pressure plate could be bad. I have seen new pressure plates being week.
Aug 24, 2010 at 1:29 PM