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Big thud under the floor
takis - September 10th, 2013 at 04:45 PM

In my daily driver, 1969 beetle. As I accelerate there is a knock that comes thru the floor, no matter how gingerly I let the clutch out or depress the accelerator the noise is there and loud.
So what am I looking at?
Front transmission mount?
Thanks for any responses..


LUFTMEISTER - September 10th, 2013 at 04:46 PM

yep or even the gearbox mounts on the cross member have gone soft or separated.


takis - September 10th, 2013 at 05:39 PM

Thanks, for the response.
So does this require engine removal , in order to replace the nose one mount?


Bizarre - September 10th, 2013 at 07:17 PM

yes and no

You can just loosen the bolts on the gearbox brace to move the whole thing back far enough

I was able to change mine this way - but it died in 6months any way

Then I put a Porsch style Berg mid mount on and that fixed the sucker

rear mounts mean engine out as you need to get inside the bell housing


shokwave2 - September 10th, 2013 at 07:40 PM

Definately check the front tranny mount. Mine was doing the same. If its worn replace it, or maybe the bolts have loosened and just need tightening.


empi - September 11th, 2013 at 04:15 PM

Check all shift rods also and the coupling under the rear seat