Clunking noise?

driving_all_the_time · 22 Dec 2008, 23:30

Hi, recently I've been experiencing a clunking noise with my 2001 1.6 16v Renault Megane. If I put the car in reverse and accelerate quite harshly it will clunk, then if I put it into first from reverse and accelerate sharply it will some times do it.

I've had a good look at the engine mounting and I think it may be that as the gear stick moves quite a lot which is something that has never happened with any other car I've had.

Any help much appreciated.

sparky33 · Unread post by **sparky33** » 22 Dec 2008, 23:39

Most likely the rear "dogbone" engine mount/stabiliser.

driving_all_the_time · 23 Dec 2008, 01:47

I've just got a brand new one of those from Renault about 1 month ago... don't think it could have worn away already?

sparky33 · Unread post by **sparky33** » 23 Dec 2008, 13:38

I woudn't have thought so, but that's the usual culprit.

sparky33 · Unread post by **sparky33** » 23 Dec 2008, 13:40

Check the gearbox mount too

driving_all_the_time · 23 Dec 2008, 15:03

Does the gearbox mount have a pointy sort of thing in it, with a black bar going across to the engine bay from the gearbox?

Cheers for the help

sparky33 · Unread post by **sparky33** » 23 Dec 2008, 21:01

It's on the right hand side as you look at it, easy and cheap to replace. You can also fit an additional mount from a 19.

driving_all_the_time · 24 Dec 2008, 03:41

I've had a good look and that seems to be the mount that needs replacing, thanks for the help. Just to check, should the gear-stick move at all when on and off the accelerator? No other car I've driven has had a gear-stick that moves a lot, does mine just move so much because of the worn mount or do Renaults just have gear-sticks with a lot of play?

Thanks

sparky33 · Unread post by **sparky33** » 28 Dec 2008, 12:27

You've answered your own question on that one really.

driving_all_the_time · 29 Dec 2008, 10:19

So it only moves because of the worn mount?

sparky33 · Unread post by **sparky33** » 12 Jan 2009, 01:54

Bit of both, my Coupe lever moved back and forth a bit.