Re: Noise from underneath V8

["Randall C. Markarian" <asenna@accessus.net>]

Paul E. Rivera wrote:
> 
> Mark Hogan wrote:
> >
> > Gentlemen:
> > I was wondering if anyone else has experienced what I've been hearing the
> > past few days...I am getting a rather loud Graunch (is that a sound?) from
> > underneath my car when I accelerate from a stop.  Its accompanied by a
> > vibration/knocking that seems to come from right underneath my seat...Oddly,
> > it also seems to go away when it warms up.  It has been getting worse the past
> > couple of days and I'm afraid I can't ignore it any longer...
> >
> > Any ideas?
> >
> > Mark Hogan
> > Bethesda, MD
> > 90 V8
> > 94 Safari awd
> > 89 BMW K1
> > Looking for 91 or 92 Acura NSX (black/black) and/or Piper Cherokee Six/300
> I have had the saem problem.
> It was caused by a bad sub frame bolt, allowing the engine/transmission
> to rock, displacing the exhaust system correct location.
> Check front motor mount, sub frame bolts, and exhasut system location
> in tunnel.
> Paul Rivera
> Still in love with my 90' V8

I had the same exact noise in my V8 and the solution was new tranny 
mounts.  They are not cheap!!  From Carlsen they were $130 EACH!!! and 
major expense to replace (3-4 hrs of labor).  Good luck but the tranny 
mounts should do it.
-- 
Randall C. Markarian

1990 V8 Quattro
1996 Merc E320

Saint Louis, Missouri