[Bill P]

Purchased this 944 from jhimsey a few months ago and for the most part
I'm very satisified (although I wish I would have kept the 911). It runs great and everything works but I have few items that needs to be addressed. 1. I get a 'clunk' when I let the cluth out normally. If I let it out slow, no clunk. Sound appears to
be coming from under the gear shift. I guess it could be either the clutch or differential (ya think?) It make the 'clunk' whether motor is running or not, in gear or neutral. Is there any way to isolate the source? 2. Exhaust sounds like shi* going through a tin horn. Any way to improve it to a more (shall I say) masculine sound? Thanks..

[SilverStreak]

Originally Posted by Bill P

Purchased this 944 from jhimsey a few months ago and for the most part
I'm very satisified (although I wish I would have kept the 911). It runs great and everything works but I have few items that needs to be addressed. 1. I get a 'clunk' when I let the cluth out normally. If I let it out slow, no clunk. Sound appears to
be coming from under the gear shift. I guess it could be either the clutch or differential (ya think?) It make the 'clunk' whether motor is running or not, in gear or neutral. Is there any way to isolate the source? 2. Exhaust sounds like shi* going through a tin horn. Any way to improve it to a more (shall I say) masculine sound? Thanks..

This is an easy fix.

First you have to move the transmission closer to the engine. Actually you should put it right behind it that way the linkage won't 'thunk.'

For the exhaust you need to add 2 cylinders and put the engine in the back of the car to get the full resonance.

If you do that all your problems will clear up

[Dr K]

Originally Posted by SilverStreak

This is an easy fix.

First you have to move the transmission closer to the engine. Actually you should put it right behind it that way the linkage won't 'thunk.'

For the exhaust you need to add 2 cylinders and put the engine in the back of the car to get the full resonance.

If you do that all your problems will clear up

[N8N]

the clunk sounds like maybe a failing rubber center clutch disc. If it's the original clutch I'd bank on it. A modern replacement should have a conventional spring hub.

nate

[Potomac-Greg]

Originally Posted by SilverStreak

This is an easy fix.

First you have to move the transmission closer to the engine. Actually you should put it right behind it that way the linkage won't 'thunk.'

For the exhaust you need to add 2 cylinders and put the engine in the back of the car to get the full resonance.

If you do that all your problems will clear up

Well, it will clear up some problems, and create many others.

[coop's944inMD]

Originally Posted by SilverStreak

This is an easy fix.

First you have to move the transmission closer to the engine. Actually you should put it right behind it that way the linkage won't 'thunk.'

For the exhaust you need to add 2 cylinders and put the engine in the back of the car to get the full resonance.

If you do that all your problems will clear up

This will only appeal to you if you like Volkswagen Beetles and driving backwards around corners...

[rmconner80]

Congrats, you need a new spring centered clutch, and all the goodies and labor that accompany it.

Don't drive it around with this clunk, it's not so good for the transmission. What you are hearing is the metal safety catch tabs spinning on the clutch, and then catching. The rubber center has detached.

The good news is that once you put the new clutch in, you probably won't ever need another, and your car will be a whole lot more fun.