>Also, when the car is shifted to reverse with a foot >on the brake, it >makes a rhythmic knocking sound. Kenyon, Another likely possibility could be loose bolts holding the transmission torque converter to the engine flex plate. If all 4 bolts are snug then check the flex plate for cracks. Hope this helps. _________________________________________________________________ The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail