Acceleration is fine, it’s when I let off the gas pedal. I get a clunking feeling, like something is loose. Anyone have any idea what it could be? I have a camber compensator installed on it. I checked that but it’s tight.
Thank you,
Popee
Replies sorted oldest to newest
Check the transmission mounts.
Ok, thank you.
Check both 1 in front and 2 in rear. The OEM rubber ones do crack over time. The red/orange poly ones disintegrate a whole lot faster (avoid them).
Trans mounts, as has been said.
Buy the German HD rubber ones, they are excellent.
Are they easy or hard to replace? Does the transmission have to be removed?
Thanks,
Popee
You can replace the front one without removing the engine, but it is a pain. The rear mounts require engine removal.
Best practice is to pull the motor. As Rick says, the two rear ones in the bellhousing are easily replaced. Once you have them loose/removed, slide the trans back an inch and replace the front mount. You can slide the trans rearward a bit without removing the axles whether swing or IRS. Put a floor jack under it, it only weighs 75 pounds or so.
If you find the trans nosecone is broken(this does happen) they are available new. There are variations and you'll need the correct replacement depending on pan and trans year.
I just replaced mine in my stock 1966 bug. Pulled engine, rears were no sweat. Front required a little prying and encouragement after loosening clutch cable and shifter coupling. Popped the old one out and put the new one in. Not a hard job, just time consuming. Replaced clutch disk and throw out bearing while I had the engine out.
For mainstream VW pans used (hopefully no one is cutting up a 1950's bug for the pan!), there are 2 front engine mounts. 66-72 and then 72-76.
