My buddies '84 300d has a harsh rattling noise on idle also near the rear of the motor. We are figuring it is a cracked flexplate. Hopefully in the next month we are going to tear into it and see for sure.

Is there a way for you to post the sound. I am curious if it is the same sound.

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