bexhill59

hi just joined this site and looking for some help with my ford courier van please when starting there is a loud bang sometimes coming from under the van near the gear stick it happens when the starter engages it bangs and then starts this does not happen all the time if anyone can help many thanks brad sorry its a x reg 2000/2001

Icurus

Sounds like it might be a worn engine mount causing the exhaust system to hit the bodywork as the engine moves?

bexhill59

thanks for your reply do you know how to check the engine mountings

trev1964

Or the exhaust isn't securely/correctly mounted.
Missing exhaust mounting rubber maybe..

Cossie Sean

usualy the dog bone mount mount, from g/box to cradle. change all exhaust rubbers while your there too

bexhill59

thanks for all your help what a great site