Cars & Transportation - 26 July 2006

97 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
While driving driver will experience a sudden and violent jerk followed by slight loss of power. Will jerk badly enough to make tires squeal, very violent and dangerous. Almost like you are slamming on the brakes but you're not. Doesn't die. Might happen multiple times.
It got progressively worse over week period. Changed oil, air, and fuel filter. Signs of water in gas -- filter in bad shape.
Checked spark plugs and wires. 2 plugs were not tightened down completely.
Seemed to work a little better for a day. Noticed RPM's were running high. Example: 1500 in park
Car was running pretty well previous to "new" problem.
Has 103000 miles, automatic transmission
ANY ideas??? Too broke to take to dealer!
Thanks!

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cheers

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