Hello chaps.

Got a little problem that when i pull away i get this loud clonking noise (forward or reverse)

I've replaced the outer CV joints (for brand new ones).
The inner joints are the tripod type (but are old).

Could the problem be the inner joints? and can i put a standard joint on to the shaft?
Or is it likely to be an engine mount or something?

Any advise would be great to give me a bit of a fighting chance when i start to look for the problem at the weekend.

Matt

 

i would say mounts mate

 

TCA, engine or gearbox mounting, anti roll bar bush, wheel bearing, driveshaft, strut top etc etc

 

Exhaust movemnt might cause this too.

 

Thanks guys.

mounts are all new, but i will defo check these.
TCA are brand new.
Fully polybushed
New wheel bearings
Drive shafts are still a possiblity as the inner joints are not new.
all suspension is new inc poly strut top bushes.
Exhaust, quite possible as it sits very close to the gear linkage.


I put a post in General this morning coz i was having agro with the clutch last night.

Its also possible that the clutch could be causing this clonking. See here --- https://passionford.com/forum/viewto...757863#2757863

 

I'd say mounts although if they are new its unlikely. NO you can't fit the older type ball and cage CV's onto your shafts but the tripod type are better anyway.

 

Just because something is new don't rule it out

If you fit a brand new round peg into an oval hole it will still clonk

 

Depends what the peg is doing

 

Fords have a discount on at the moment on 5341776 'anti clonk peg' ... just the right size for throwing at chavs

Anyone fancy a group buy

 

I knew i would regret that username seemed like such a good idea at the time

 

have u checked for easy options like gear box mounts been loosened or tighten up too low down in the slotted whole at front of box???