clunking sort of noise

Danny · tinkerer Joined: 10 Oct 2001 Posts: 100

i have a problem that i have no idea what it is.
when i accelerate quickly or dump the clutch a really bad crunching, clunking noise comes from somewhere to my left under the console. sounds like maybe the diff, driveshaft or somethin anyone whose got any ideas i would be greatful
cheers

Benjamin · backyard mechanic Joined: 05 Oct 2001 Posts: 525

Check your engine mounts, gearbox mounts and your front subframes methinks. You might have a dodgy mount, when the engine twists under torque (dumping the clutch) it may be moving around a little more than it should.

I have also heard of the subframes weakening after a hard life and cracking slightly.

Just my ideas off the top of me head.

FrAsErTaG · tinkerer Joined: 04 Oct 2001 Posts: 166

Check all ur bushs
my bushs are slightly fucked and Im saving all the cash I can to Pay to do everything all at once.

FLYINLoW · backyard mechanic Joined: 08 Oct 2001 Posts: 924

if its clunking now when u r driving normally it means uve fucked ur diff centre pin. caused by dropping ur clutch and baggin em up. it can cause a fair bit of damage if it is cause in some cases they can end up grinding inside the gearbox.

9EMI · rice boy Joined: 19 Oct 2001 Posts: 16

is the exhaust standard? if not the new exhaust/headers may be too close to the floor so when the engine twists under take-off the exhaust is flexing and touching the underbody.

Josh · backyard mechanic Joined: 04 Oct 2001 Posts: 602

I have the same kinda noise when I leave the lights hard and I hit 2nd gear except my noise comes from the passenger side of the diff...