Loud knock when changing gear / releasing clutch..

[Chicane-UK]

Hi!

First post so please be kind - and apologies if this is a well known problem! I'm shortly going to inherit my old mans trusty 1990 (W124) 200TE with nearly 200,000 miles on the clock as a freebie to use as a daily driver, so I can take my real pride and joy (VW Corrado) off the road for fettling / less frequent use.

The car has generally been well looked after with servicing when due, etc but obviously with nearly 200,000 on it, it's a little tired and will need some TLC. The real money needs to go on the Corrado but I don't want to run this thing into the ground simply because it doesn't deserve it.

Biggest and most immediate problem is a loud noise if you're anything other than gentle when changing gear and releasing the clutch and subsequently applying the throttle. My dad mentioned something about it being the driveshaft but didn't elaborate. Just wondered if anyone knew what it might be likely to be, and if it'd be expensive to get put right. It's been doing it for a good few years now and hasn't got any worse so I'm not immediately expected to find myself calling the AA - but it's something I'd like to put right!

Thanks in advance

 

[television]

We are always kind here and walcome

What kind of noise, a knock screech need more info please

 

[Chicane-UK]

Thanks

Apologies - didn't mean to be quite so vague with my description! It's a sort of deep thud / metallic clunk - imagine a car door being slammed (but slightly muted) that at least sounds like it comes from the middle or rear of the car. You'll get it if you apply the throttle harshly after you've changed gear it does it. As I said in the previous post though, if you're gentle with the gear change and throttle it's fine..

Hope that describes it a little better? I've not driven the car for a few months - can hopefully be a bit more descriptive when I actually get it!

 

[television]

It could just be the flexi disc on the prop shaft, and or the center bearing, Just put the car in gear, parking brake off, and jack a rear wheel, turning the wheel in both directions you should see and hear the problem while watching the prop shaft

 

[Chicane-UK]

Super. Will dig this thread back up when I get the car, and try this out Thanks for the advice and merry christmas to you