knock / clunk

Alpine · Mar 9th, 2022, 20:59

ok, so I've got a knock / clunk noise which happens when I release the clutch sometimes in first or second gear, but its worse when I release the clutch when going backwards (reverse gear).

I had wondered if it were an engine mount, but I've had it on my ramps and they look fine to me

I've booked it into the village mechanic for the end of the week, but do you guys have any ideas?

capt jack · Mar 9th, 2022, 21:06

Engine top mount?

Exhaust - particularly the rearmost bracket?

Both very easy to check - and fix!

Jack

Alpine · Mar 9th, 2022, 23:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by capt jack

Engine top mount?

Exhaust - particularly the rearmost bracket?

Both very easy to check - and fix!

Jack

thanks Jack, the top engine mount is fairly new and ok. The noise is coming from the front of the car, so not the rear bracket.

Kev0607 · Mar 10th, 2022, 15:26

Transmission mount?

klausc · Mar 10th, 2022, 17:51

Your engine mounts are getting old, along with the tranny mount. A lift will be needed to check them easily.

Alpine · Mar 10th, 2022, 20:07

I've done a bit of googling, and have read that a a typical cause of a clunk in reverse gear is a worn transmission mount.

But I've looked at my transmission mount already and looked okay to me, didn't look split nor did it move when I grabbed it. But it probably is original to the car.

I have fairly recently changed my top engine mount as that was split.

So is it possible that the cause is the transmission mount, even though it visually looks okay?

klausc · Mar 10th, 2022, 20:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alpine

I've done a bit of googling, and have read that a a typical cause of a clunk in reverse gear is a worn transmission mount.
So is it possible that the cause is the transmission mount, even though it visually looks okay?

Looks are deceiving. You could have a donut mount failing, or the engine mount by the timing belt. These mounts are relatively inexpensive. A mechanic will inspect mount movement with a pry bar.

4x4 · Mar 10th, 2022, 20:44

Gearbox torque mount is easy to take off and check. My guess is it will be the cause of the problem

Alpine · Mar 11th, 2022, 21:00

have ordered one from here

https://www.partsmonster.co.uk/volvo...ush-9443-p.asp

Mar 9th, 2022, 20:59	#1
Alpine Senior Member Last Online: Apr 13th, 2024 08:14 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Leeds	knock / clunk ok, so I've got a knock / clunk noise which happens when I release the clutch sometimes in first or second gear, but its worse when I release the clutch when going backwards (reverse gear). I had wondered if it were an engine mount, but I've had it on my ramps and they look fine to me I've booked it into the village mechanic for the end of the week, but do you guys have any ideas? __________________ Phil '98 V70 2.5T (manual '99MY)

Mar 10th, 2022, 15:26	#4
Kev0607 Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:17 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Manchester	Transmission mount? __________________ 2007 S80 2.4 D5 - 110,000 miles

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klausc Old fart Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2022 02:39 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Shorewood, Minnesota	Your engine mounts are getting old, along with the tranny mount. A lift will be needed to check them easily. __________________ KlausC

Mar 10th, 2022, 20:07	#6
Alpine Senior Member Last Online: Apr 13th, 2024 08:14 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Leeds	I've done a bit of googling, and have read that a a typical cause of a clunk in reverse gear is a worn transmission mount. But I've looked at my transmission mount already and looked okay to me, didn't look split nor did it move when I grabbed it. But it probably is original to the car. I have fairly recently changed my top engine mount as that was split. So is it possible that the cause is the transmission mount, even though it visually looks okay? __________________ Phil '98 V70 2.5T (manual '99MY)

Mar 10th, 2022, 20:44	#8
4x4 Premier Member Last Online: Today 07:55 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: North of Hadrian's Wall & South of Antonine's Wall View Photos By: 4x4	Gearbox torque mount is easy to take off and check. My guess is it will be the cause of the problem __________________ MY2010 XC90 SE (M66-manual) Magic Blue (467) Sold MY1997 850 GLT (62,000 miles) Silver Sand (419) MY2005 V70 2.5T (66,000 miles) Willow Green (471) Volvo 850 GLT website

Mar 9th, 2022, 21:06	#2
capt jack VOC Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2024 18:56 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Selby, North Yorkshire	Engine top mount? Exhaust - particularly the rearmost bracket? Both very easy to check - and fix! Jack

Mar 11th, 2022, 21:00	#9
Alpine Senior Member Last Online: Apr 13th, 2024 08:14 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Leeds	have ordered one from here https://www.partsmonster.co.uk/volvo...ush-9443-p.asp __________________ Phil '98 V70 2.5T (manual '99MY)

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