devongarver

OK i posted a while ago about a clanking noise i hear coming from the center of the car(transmission). It happensevery timei put it into gear and let out the clutch. It doesnt matter how slow i let it out, as soon as the clutch grabs, clunk, and i start moving. Also, if i downshift, and let out the clutch(slowing down with the motor) it makes the same noise. I thought it could be the transmission mount, but i replaced it with an aftermarket one from summit, and it didnt seem to help much. It seemed to deaden the noise a tiny bit, but not much. I unfortunately dont know if this has been doing it the whole time ive had the car(4months)and ive just never noticed it, or if it just started. When i have the front of the car up on stands, and i crawl underneath i can move the driveshaft with my hands a small amount. But, i noticed when i move it hard and fast, it makes the exact sound i have been hearing all along.The u-joints appear tight, as thewhole shaft assembly from the output shaft of the tranny, to the input at the rearend, all move together to make the clank. If i had to guess, id say it moves maybe1/16th or 1/8 of a turn before clanking. Is there something wrong or is this relatively normal? Im just worried i will have damge to the tranny. Any ideas?
Thanks,
Devon

devongarver

Come on guys,..anyone?

jvog

I bought my car and thought the same thing..oh no whats wrong with the tranny...got under it and turned the driveshaft and it moves the same amount...from what ive read its just the sloppy mustang drivetrain clanking around..it does it all the time..at first it was annoying but im getting used to it..

devongarver

i hope so,..i am so nervous tat something is wrong with it.