Clunk when I stomp it at low speed.

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Old 10-24-2015, 10:52 AM
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Clunk when I stomp it at low speed.

As if it's taking up slack when I stomp it and it goes from coasting mode to go-fast mode.

Doesn't clunk when I shift from Park to Drive, or between forward and reverse, which to me rules out driveline issues. Given the cost of our driveshaft, that's a relief.

I'm thinking either the motor mounts (likeliest -- I've seen them discussed and even photographed a lot here) or the right upper control arm. My car is '06/108k, which seems right in the bullseye range for rubber to rot.

I thread-searched here but really didn't find anything authoritative. Thoughts? Guesses?
Old 10-24-2015, 08:37 PM
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you would feel jerk if your engine mount was shot.
I'm guessing it's your front sway bar end links.
mine was replaced earlier this year and about 3 days ago due to defective part.
mine is also '06 & have 163k.
it's fairly in-expensive part and easy to change.

need to take both wheels off to get easy access tho.
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I would guess it's one of the motor mounts.
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Originally Posted by oo7spy
I would guess it's one of the motor mounts.
I second that. My best guess would be motor mounts.
Old 10-26-2015, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by projektvertx
I second that. My best guess would be motor mounts.
Thanks, guys.
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