[mikep]

Hi,

I have purchased a used 2004 E (100k) and occasionally have a clunk type sound and delay / hesitation after shifting from park to drive. I am no mechanic, but on older cars I would assume this to be a Universal Joint problem; anyone else experienced this?

Thanks in advance,
Mike

 

[boxedup1]

i get sometimes too. how was your car idling or where you on a incline. i find even a small incline gives me that clunk.worst case motor mount/tranny mount

 

[mikep]

thanks

It happens when the vehicle is on flat terrain, but I'll try it on an incline. Thanks. I'll check out the tranny / engine mount.

 

[wipeout97]

Try to apply the E-brake prior to shifting the vehicle into park.

 

[Moesele03]

I had the same issue with clunking, especially when excelerating over any type of bump. I thought that my tranny was 2 seconds from giving out on me. My hubby replaced my starter (MANY issues with my Ele) and took a look at my mounts and noticed that the tranny mount was SHOT! Got a new one and now runs like a dream! I might add the mount came out in 2 pieces.

 

[MikeQBF]

Also check transmission fluid level, and quality. Low fluid will result in late torque converter spin-up, which will manifest itself in delayed and sudden engagement. Bad/old fluid will cause internal clutch slippage, again causing a delay and clunk.

 

[mikep]

thanks

Just wanted to thank you all for your suggestions and insight. Very valuable, especially since I have a little drivetrain warranty left.

Mike