92 lsl clunking at accel

[92scoobysvx]

i go to accelerate and there is a clunking sound. any clue to what it may be? im batting 1000 with this car and all the issues its giving me

[vagabond]

check the mounts.

Also make sure your exhaust hangers are good.

[Lookin4SVX]

Can you record a video with the sound? Were is it clunking from?
If not this thread may get really long with things that go clunk.

Do you like feel it in the floor like a solid thud, or is just a clunk?
Tranny mount is like a solid clunk, you will feel it in the floor.

Here is a video of my tranny going Thud @ 27 secs:


More different clunking....exhaust hangers, strut mounts, shot bushing.


So... Yeah... Um... Is any of that helpful?

[dannmarr]

Maybe a bad U-joint on the drive shaft.

[Austin]

Originally Posted by vagabond

check the mounts...

Speaking of which...

...not to hijack the thread, but I'm swapping in a 98 Forester 4EAT, and I apparently need a new tranny mount. I can't seem to find one on RockAuto, SubaruParts, or any other site. Does anybody know if that is going to be a dealer only item, and am I going to have to grab my ankles when it comes time to pay?

[Tapani]

Yes, dealer only... for a 4ACT AWD part # is 41022PA081 and a bit over a hunderd bucks, I believe.

Tapani

[Austin]

Holy crap!!!

$100 for a chunk o' rubber?

I saw some listing for a tranny mount for some other Subaru when I was looking and it was $98, so it sounds like you're right on the money (pun). Holy jeebies. MAN! They've really got you where they want you, eh? <sigh>

My wife is less in love with this car every time some new expense comes up (considering all that's getting poured into it, I guess I can understand that) - at least I warned her it was probably going to be expensive. I was thinking "as much as $80 or so". WOW.

Well, thanks for the info - especially the part #. I appreciate it.

<can't stop shaking my head at the cost of a chunk o' rubber>

EDIT: Man I feel like I just got mugged... $132 incl tax!!! ($123 before taxes) I called Anthony's in Kelowna, BC and it was "a little over a hundred" but shipping would've been a while and would have made it almost as much. What is it with motor/tranny mounts? Is the rubber made from something harvested on Pluto? DAMN! This car had better run like a dream when this is done! I'll be super pissed if this tranny swap doesn't work out for some reason. (I'm not expecting it to go wrong since my brother-in-law is a master mechanic, but I also know my typical luck... )

[Lookin4SVX]

Originally Posted by Austin

Holy crap!!!

$100 for a chunk o' rubber?

I saw some listing for a tranny mount for some other Subaru when I was looking and it was $98, so it sounds like you're right on the money (pun). Holy jeebies. MAN! They've really got you where they want you, eh? <sigh>

My wife is less in love with this car every time some new expense comes up (considering all that's getting poured into it, I guess I can understand that) - at least I warned her it was probably going to be expensive. I was thinking "as much as $80 or so". WOW.

Well, thanks for the info - especially the part #. I appreciate it.

<can't stop shaking my head at the cost of a chunk o' rubber>

EDIT: Man I feel like I just got mugged... $132 incl tax!!! ($123 before taxes) I called Anthony's in Kelowna, BC and it was "a little over a hundred" but shipping would've been a while and would have made it almost as much. What is it with motor/tranny mounts? Is the rubber made from something harvested on Pluto? DAMN! This car had better run like a dream when this is done! I'll be super pissed if this tranny swap doesn't work out for some reason. (I'm not expecting it to go wrong since my brother-in-law is a master mechanic, but I also know my typical luck... )

Be happy you just need the tranny mount?
The motor mounts cost...

SVX Motor Mount Front Cushion, Right - 3.3l, svx
List Price : $241.97

SVX Motor Mount Front Cushion, Left - 3.3l, svx
List Price : $241.97

I see they are on "sale" for $174.22 each.
My motor mounts are shot, my svx goes tink, tink, tink, over bumps.. but $400 for mounts.. gah!

[92scoobysvx]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3_N7...1&feature=plcp
it clunks at accel from a stop then you here the sound that is in the video. i know they are connected with each other but i dont know the cause. you may need to listen carefully for the sound. my camera needs replacing

[redlightningsvx]

I cant here the noise you describe, try checking your trans mount. They make noises when there toast.
Also where in PA are you located?

[immortal_suby]

Might want to get under there and check the center mount for the main driveshaft - as the mount wears out the driveshaft will bang around in there on acceleration.

[92scoobysvx]

i live in quakertown. i wanna meet up with some of the local svx owners in pa. i need some inspiration to keep this car going. my camera sucks so its hard to hear but its there

[redlightningsvx]

your about 3.5 hrs from me but a lot closer to some other pa members

[Sean486]

Originally Posted by 92scoobysvx

i live in quakertown. i wanna meet up with some of the local svx owners in pa. i need some inspiration to keep this car going. my camera sucks so its hard to hear but its there

You are very close to Pearlm30.