Good morning,
Recently I noticed a new problem with my '94 Intrepid. When I step on the accelerator I can hear a clunking noise from the forward end of the car. I can force the noise to appearwhenever I'mgoing down a straight level road and tap and release the accelerator.
I'm guessing it could be a sloppy CV joint, transmission out of adjustment, or maybe a faulty engine mount. The symptoms are similar to what might happen ifan engine mount were bad, that is, when I give it gas I hear a clunk.
Anyone have any experience with this problem?
Thanks,

 

Yes I have. Tigthen the axle shaft nuts 200 ft pounds. I also have bad motor mount too.

 

I had the same prob on my 95 a while back. It was the transmission mount.

 

Yup, it was the transmission mount. Had it replaced and now no more clunk. Thanks for the input!

 

Your welcome. If you get a new knock (hard clunk) every time you push the accelarator (not the same as "I can force the noise to appearwhenever I'mgoing down a straight level road and tap and release the accelerator"), it will probably be the engine cradle mount bushings. They start to dry rot after 10 + years. It's easy to see though, the cradle is the big "C" frame under the carthat supports the engine (via the motor mounts)to the car frame with four bolts. There are 8 bushings (4 upper and four lower). They are a common fail on this car that go after the trany mounts (especially if you have a heavy foot). Just somthing to keep an eye on.

P.S. When they do go bad, they should be changed all at once, it will save you in the long run.