I have a 90 bhp octy and when pulling away in first gear I get a sort of graunch/rattle noise from the front of the car.It sounds not unlike a loose heatshield ,but ive checked all the shields and they are ok. Someone told me it could be a worn gearbox mounting so ive got one coming and hopefully it will cure it.Then someone else told me it could be the drivebelt tensioner and the ribbed belt . Could this make the noise mentioned if they are failing as I can feel it through the pedals and the steering and it only does it when pulling away in first, and at all other times is fine. I know its difficult to pinpoint a noise without actually hearing it ,but any help would be appreciated .The car has done 135 k by the way . T hanks in advance.

Try pulling away in 2nd. Does it still make the noise?

Is it every time you pull away, or just the first time?

it seems to do it more when cold, but still occasionaly does it when warm, and doesnt do it if i pull away in second .... I think.:confused:

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Hard trying to pinpoint these sorts of things.

Hows the clutch? as you say you feel it through the pedals.

I would have thought a mounting would make a knocking noise :confused:

Hope you sort it ok.