Clunking MK 1 172

[BrynO]

Getting a loud clunk between fast gearchanges, especially 3rd to 4th. Thinking maybe a worn driveshaft joint? or engine/box catching the bulkhead or somewhere else? Theres a bit of movement of the gear lever most noticable in second when you lift your foot off the power which maybe linked to the problem, are engine/gearbox box mounts known to deteriorate and give play? Any other ideas?

 

[jimblive]

engine mount under the battery will be the problem. quite a few people on here had it go, eventually mine caused the torsion arm to go?

took reno several months to find and fix the problem so good luck.

 

[BrynO]

Just had a poke about down there, would that be the square rubber mount between gearbox and chassis? does not look too hard to access to replace.

 

[BrynO]

Anyone else exprienced this problem, or replaced the bottom engine/box mount themselves?

 

[telford_mike]

Same happened on mine - fixed under warranty by the dealer.

 

[BigBoreBri]

I had the same thing, it was def the engine mount.. i tightened it up and it went away for a few days before returning!

 

[BrynO]

Thanks guys, BBB, did you get a permanent fix? was it the mount coming loose again, or just knackered?