it's not clunking coming from the gearbox, moreso a clunk being created by a physical weight moving back and forth on the longitudinal axis of the car - hence why i'm assuming it's some sort of mounting, allowing something to shift back and forth as the drivetrain goes from torque to no torque.

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03 STi @ 280hp/1.3bar

I dont think anything would move back and forth as the twisting force of the drive is going to be running side to side.

check the pitch stopper bushes.

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nah, i've seen it with my own eyes. the whole gearbox, exhaust (bolted to gearbox) and engine rocks about 1-2 inches forwards and back

/\ /\ Sounds like a goer. Seen a few pitch rods break as well.

got the engine mounts replaced (one of which was completed severed, rather nasty!), but still no cigar

going with ross's comment - i think my pitch stopper bushes have deteriorated or are broken/severed. the pitch rod, however, seems intact.

definately a shitload of longitudinal movement when going on/off throttle, can feel it going through the whole car.

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03 STi @ 280hp/1.3bar

Keep us updated mate. My gearbox mount was changed too, old one was almost in 2 pieces, but I still have the same noise.

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MY02 Liberty B4

Ive got a spare RS Metal pitch mount if you need it. But the WRX plastic ones work fine also.

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RS Liberty - Because WRX's are only good for parts...

Mine is fixed! It was just a loose engine mount...

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MY02 Liberty B4

going to doug to get a new steering rack; i think he's got some

if not i'll keep you posted. the pitch mount is intact - but the bushings are deteriorating..

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