Clonking on letting the clutch out and gearchanges

CITMAN · Unread post by **CITMAN** » 14 Jun 2003, 22:00

Further to my recent post regarding the nasty clonk I get from ZX 1.4i when pulling away from rest. I have noticed that one the car is left in gear and moved backwards and forwards theres a fair bit of movement in the engine mount thats behind the sump pan. Could this mount cause the clonk in which I have.
I also get quite a bit of clutch judder when the engine is very hot could this be related i.e. rubber getting hot and too soft.

JohnD · Unread post by **JohnD** » 14 Jun 2003, 23:06

Clutch judder could indeed be caused by sloppy or broken engine mounts. Jack up, use axle stands and get into a position where you can see the lower mount. Have someone rock the engine from the engine bay. You'll see any undue movement in the rubber.

ghostrider · Unread post by **ghostrider** » 15 Jun 2003, 00:47

If the bottom mount is the same as a BX , check that the bolt at the subframe end is tight , as it runs in a sleeve and if its not done up tight you get a clonk evertime you change the load on the mount
pete
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