Clunk when taking off - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

BoxsterS21 · 05-27-2009, 09:37 AM

Usually when the car is cold, but sometimes when warm it makes a clunk during every take off and shift through third. I just had a new clutch put in it from the Porsche Dealer. Wondering what it may be...

Sputter · 05-27-2009, 12:05 PM

It could be the motor mount.

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Originally Posted by BoxsterS21

Usually when the car is cold, but sometimes when warm it makes a clunk during every take off and shift through third. I just had a new clutch put in it from the Porsche Dealer. Wondering what it may be...

BoxsterS21 · 05-28-2009, 06:42 AM

Do they touch that when putting in a clutch on the Boxster? I have never dealt with a mid engine before...

yimmy149 · 05-28-2009, 09:24 AM

Maybe the new clutch is more grabby than the old one, and was enough to finish off the mount. The "mount" is actually more of a rubber isolator that wears out over time.

-james

BoxsterS21 · 05-28-2009, 07:53 PM

Is it hard to replace myself? I will have to look in to it. I have an appointment with Porsche on Tuesday, but If I can do it myself, what is the point?

Thank you, I will take a look.

Aron in Toronto · 05-29-2009, 05:14 PM

Pedro's Garage AKA Techno lab has DIY instructions for replacing the front motor mount and Pedro also carries rebuilt mounts.

http://www.pedrosgarage.com/Site%203/Install%20Front%20Engine%20Mount.html