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Subject:Re: A "thunk" from behind
From:W Monk
Date:Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:05:27 -0500

Check the condition of the front tranny mount. That rubbery stuff in the
middle can tear or go soft over time.

B,

On Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 11:32 AM, Rocket J Squirrel <
camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote:

> It's not very loud, more of a "dnk" accompanied by a slight jar. It
> happens when I take my foot off the gas, feels like something in back is
> taking up slop in the driveline. I had the CV joints replaced about 10,000
> miles ago. What are my easy-to-check candidates for things like this.
> Before I take it to the shop.
>
> 1984, 1.9L, automatic transmission.
>
> --
> Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
> 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
> 74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San Juan Capistrano, Calif.)
> Bend, OR
> KG6RCR
>