Clunking

Post by **Slosh2222** » Wed Nov 15, 2017 11:08 pm

So thismorning on the way to work I developed a clunking noise coming from the front , the car was only moted a month ago so I would like to think it's nothing suspension wise ?
It makes the noise if I accelerate and then quickly let of the throttle , I here it more at lower speeds when I change up or down a gear so I'm thinking it could be an engine mount so my question is ...
Is there an engine mount that is common to fail or could it be something else maybe ? I have d2 Coilovers that have only coverd 5 thousand miles so I would like to think it's not suspension related any thoughts ?

Post by **newkid** » Wed Nov 15, 2017 11:59 pm

Front and rear mounts are known to go.

Post by **4thgenphil** » Thu Nov 16, 2017 6:24 am

newkid wrote:Front and rear mounts are known to go.

and those symptoms scream out mounts

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Thu Nov 16, 2017 5:22 pm

Front mount is the prime candidate. If it's original, you can guarantee it's gone.
The other common fault that could cause this, is the downpipe hanger on the back of the engine - they have a habit of fracturing, causing the downpipe to bang as the engine goes on/off load.

Post by **Slosh2222** » Thu Nov 16, 2017 9:03 pm

Thanks for the replys

il get it up on a ramp this weekend the downpipe is new although it was not the best fit

and I'm guessing the mounts are original so it could be either or to be honest is it worth uprating the mounts or just replacing with standard ones ?

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Sat Nov 18, 2017 11:44 am

Depends if you like harshness/vibration in the car or not.

Energy Suspension poly inserts are a good solution for fixing a broken front mount, but will put extra strain on the rear one. I found when the rear mount also had the insert fitted, the dash juddered awfully when pulling away, however that may have been because I didn't complete the full engine mount re-torque procedure (so engine may have been misaligned slightly)

Plenty of guys on here have DIY PU filled both front and rear mounts and been happy with the results.

Post by **Slosh2222** » Sun Nov 19, 2017 12:19 am

Yeah I'm thinking I might just fill the original ones just for the time being just to see how I get on with them as the car is set up for fast road use it's not a track car so I wouldn't want to spend money on expensive mounts if I can not live with them for everyday driving

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Sun Nov 19, 2017 1:53 am

Or check out my 5th gen engine mounts for sale thread.

Post by **Slosh2222** » Sun Nov 19, 2017 10:04 pm

RattyMcClelland wrote:Or check out my 5th gen engine mounts for sale thread.

I new I had seen a post about mounts somewhere

il take the used front and rear oem ones if you still have them next week would pay for them now but a bonnet spoiler came up this weekend for a price that I could not turn down