Thread: Whats that clunk? type question

Worn out bits...

Suspension bushes, driveline splines, a frame balljoint, etc.

I get the clunk when I change out of park -even if the car is stationary and its very loud.

You're likely resting on the park pin in the transmission. It is relatively small and will eventually break.

When you park; put the TX into neutral, apply handbrake, take your foot off brake and when it is resting on the park brake then finally put the TX into park.

Originally Posted by Bleedin Thumb

Sorry for this probably lame question but...


What causes the very loud clunk (92 RR classic) when I take the auto transmission out of park? I also get a discernible "lurch".


Thanks in advance.

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Thanks guys ,great advise Dan I will start doing that...well try....old habits are hard to break...unlike car parts!


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Originally Posted by Bleedin Thumb

I get the clunk when I change out of park -even if the car is stationary and its very loud.

Is the clunk as it comes out of park or when the transmission starts to load up?

As noted above, it could be the park pin.
It could also be the bushes, etc that I mentioned earlier.

Does it clunk if you floor it at 60ks an hour then quicklu close the throttle? I bet its wear in the t/case chain