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Old 04-30-2012, 06:31 PM
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Default Clunky only when driving starting from 1st?

Well guys I've recently done quite a few upgrades on my car and somewhere along the way something has went wrong.

When starting from first gear (M6) there is a fairly loud clunking noise. It sounds like it is either coming from the back of the transmission, or the rear end which is making me think it might be drive shaft related. However I do know that my torque arm bushing is torn, but it doesn't seem like it is contacting anything.

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bump for any help please
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Really sounds like a Transmission mount...Have you ruled this out yet?
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got a brand new one in there now :/
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So no clunk if you launch from 2nd or 3rd?
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haven't really tried But I'm assuming it would do the same thing.
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Well if it clunks when you start from a complete stop in any gear, it's probably not internal transmission components. Any play in your driveshaft?
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If you know the torque arm bushing is torn, then more than likely that's the culprit. I have had the top bolt come loose on the clamshell and it made some pretty good banging noise......
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Also happens when coming to a complete stop. Just realized that today.




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