CLUNKING NOISE

CITMAN · Post by **CITMAN** » 10 Oct 2002, 20:37

I have 1995 citroen zx 1.4i with 70000 miles on the clock. Everytime I let the clutch pedal up from a standstill there is a clunking noise. It also does this when changing gear, and when I accelerate it clunks and decelerate it clunks.
Does anyone know what this fault is.

Niek · Post by **Niek** » 10 Oct 2002, 21:03

Sounds like the engine/gearbox can move a bit and is hitting something or, more likely, the exhaust is hitting somthing because the engine moves about. I'd bet on the engine/gearbox supports.
Have fun,
Niek.

rabenson · Post by **rabenson** » 10 Oct 2002, 22:02

Yup, sounds like engine mounts to me too....

NiSk · Post by **NiSk** » 11 Oct 2002, 11:45

Could also be the bottom inner front wishbone bearings, that's where the torque from the front wheel drive is take up in the chassis.
//NiSk

humpy · Post by **humpy** » 14 Oct 2002, 00:52

I have the same problem on my zx. I have replaced both the sets of wishbone bushes on the LHS curing a one sided cluck i had but I have looked underneath and I'm sure the rear engine mounting is knackered. I have been advised to take it to a citroen specialist to have anew insert put in. Cheaper than replacing the whole mounting apparently which requirea the removal of the right hand side driveshaft etc.