thatstang

I am noticing a clunk coming from underneath when I take off in first gear on my 5 speed Manual. Feels like the driveshaft is taken extra slack or something. I can take off without clunck but have to slip the clutch longer. Works fine in all other gears once I get going. Is it normal for Mustang with 5 speed manual? I was used to front wheel drive Hondas and never heard this clunk. My car only has 800 miles on it and did this from day one.

amystery2u

I have the 5 speed manual and it's never done that.

blackfoot

mine does it all the time... its the nature of the beast

blackfoot

and mine only clunks if the transmission is underload as i slow down on compression, and press in the clutch.. then theres a loud clunk

thatstang

So sounds like it is supposed to clunk under load when first starting? If I cruise in first and release accelerator it cluncks lightly and once I accelerate in first there is one clunk. Sounds like its coming from transmission but not too sure.

blackfoot

well if you can trace the clunk to your driveshaft, and if it squeaks as you drive, your U-joints are going...