I'm getting a strange irregular tapping noise when I pull away or sudden deceleration as though when the engine twists or shudders under load something is loose. Weird thing is it's worse in cold weather and/or until it's been driven for a while and warmed up. Done the full lock hard acceleration test and doesn't seem to be (or sould like) CVs. Had a lumpy tickover for a while and maybe this has worn a mount or linkage, but don't know, nothing obvious but haven't had a really good look yet. Anyone got any ideas what's worth checking or had this before. Cheers for any help. Oh yes it's a 1.3mpi '97

broken or loose engine mounting maybe??

whereabouts in hampshire are you?? i'm free for the next few weeks, and i may be able to have a look at it for you

Thanks Tom. I'm near Basingstoke, bit of a trek. Might be down your way sometime though, got relatives on Hayling, I'll drop you a pm. Had another look but darned if I can see anything wrong. Sounds sort of under the passenger footwell so could be the lower mount I suppose.

possibly the rear engine mount, or the gear linkage, or even maybe the exhaust system is rattling a little