noise when engine starts and stops

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charliedog
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noise when engine starts and stops

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When I start my car the engine makes a clunking sound then starts normally. The same similar sound happens when I turn off the engine. The car has just passed the MOT.

Any advice on what it may be would be appreciated

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highlander
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Re: noise when engine starts and stops

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Loose exhaust pipe clunking against one of its hangers, or possibly the engine/gearbox mount starting to wear a bit?
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Re: noise when engine starts and stops

Post by annie »

sounds exactly like mine. rear engine mount allows a lotof movement and the exhaust bangs on startup and shut down..
charliedog
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Re: noise when engine starts and stops

Post by charliedog »

Thanks guys for the info, will put it on ramps and see what's happening. It did cross my mind it may be an engine mount.
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