Strange transmission noise + low speed bucking/jumping

[Kneale Brownson]

Maybe your self-diagnosis applies to both questions?  Could the engine 
mount issue also have the driveshaft rubbing the exhaust?


At 07:04 PM 07/12/2001 +0200, Eyvind Spangen wrote:

>I had a strange noise soming from my '90 200TQ transmission today.
>After engaging 3rd gear, I let the clutch out and heard a kinda
>rubbing noise from under the car. When the clutch was released, the
>noise disappeared. Only occuring while using the clutch. I did the
>downshift to do engine braking, and did not have my foot on the gas
>pedal. Anyone know this noise? Probably nothing harmful, but better
>safe than sorry.
>
>Another question: When I drive slowly on 1st gear and take my foot on
>and off the gas (light to no pressure) and then depress it again, the
>whole car bucks and almost jumps. I can avoid this by using the clutch
>a bit, but what causes this? I know it's common in 1st gear in all
>cars, but it's more noticeable in my car than other cars (including my
>previous type 44). Can it be bad engine/transmission mounts, or is it
>just the deceleration cut-off that opens and closes in a not so smooth
>action?
>
>--
>Regards,
>ES