Mitsubishi Repair: Rattling, mitsubishi rvr, change good luck

Question
1993, Mitsubishi RVR Sports Gear,2.0,DOCH, auto
I have a rattling sound only when going up hills. When accelerating, I lose speed drastically - never happened before.
What could this be?

Thanks
Nadine, Auckland, New Zealand

Answer
Nadine,
The RVR was not a model sold in the United States, so I'm not too familiar with it.  Your problem is probably a maintenance item such as a timing belt or ignition component.  You should consider getting a tune-up and have your timing belt replaced if it's been more than 100,000 kilometes since your last timing belt change.
Good luck!