right today the car developed a nice knock in the passenger side of the engine bay.
not affected by rev's or clutch but seems to be rotational. changes with speed.
now im thinking one of the gearbox mounts has gone(or maybe both!)
parked up and had top move the car anyway but now no knocking but as i drove it gradually returned.
i seem to recall a thread where the mount had gone and was letting the g/box drop onto the driveshaft and im thinking this is whats happening.
perhaps parking up lets the engine settle back,hence the noise going away.
i,m working just now so cant get underneath before it gets dark
had a look from above and the left front 'looks' gubbed as i can put a finger between the rubber and metal plate on the bottom of the mount which i assume should be joined or at least tight up together.
anyone think its the front mount or should i order both? i will be ordering from Fiat!!!!(i know)as i can get the parts in for tomorrow most likely but would need to phone in the next couple of hours
ta
not affected by rev's or clutch but seems to be rotational. changes with speed.
now im thinking one of the gearbox mounts has gone(or maybe both!)
parked up and had top move the car anyway but now no knocking but as i drove it gradually returned.
i seem to recall a thread where the mount had gone and was letting the g/box drop onto the driveshaft and im thinking this is whats happening.
perhaps parking up lets the engine settle back,hence the noise going away.
i,m working just now so cant get underneath before it gets dark
had a look from above and the left front 'looks' gubbed as i can put a finger between the rubber and metal plate on the bottom of the mount which i assume should be joined or at least tight up together.
anyone think its the front mount or should i order both? i will be ordering from Fiat!!!!(i know)as i can get the parts in for tomorrow most likely but would need to phone in the next couple of hours
ta