Rear end knock

[Dallas]

Hi, I seem to have a slight knock at the rear when pulling away at slow speed, doesn't do it every time though.

Any ideas fellas.

[talkingcars]

I assume this is on the TF in you signature.

Does it happen when the car is hot or when cold.

Does it depend upon being uphill or down hill etc

More details needed.

[Dallas]

I assume this is on the TF in you signature.
Hi Yes, TF 135 petrol manual.

Does it happen when the car is hot or when cold.
Hot and cold.

Does it depend upon being uphill or down hill etc
Happens on level ground, up hill yes.
Not tried down hill... Seems to only happen when I pull away.

[Tipper]

Check out two areas:
1 The front bushes of the two trailing arms
2 Top engine mount on the right hand side adjacent to the cam-belt cover (you will need to take the engine cover off to see this).

[mgtfnut]

Check out two areas:
1 The front bushes of the two trailing arms
2 Top engine mount on the right hand side adjacent to the cam-belt cover (you will need to take the engine cover off to see this).

Good call.
I've just replaced the top reaction arm bushes and the nearside rubber engine mount. Not a pleasant or easy job as the engine is dressed on the subframe before the body is dropped onto it, and some of the bolts are difficult to reach/undo/ etc. I replaced the lower reaction arm on the sump some years ago, but shied away at the time of doing the top link. Many hours/ days later and skinned arms it was done.
I replaced compliance bushes at the front of the rear trailing arms 8 years ago with a one-off softer blue compound from Polybush and have been fine.

Another thing to check is the rubber exhaust doughnut to ensure the tailpipes are central in the rear plastic bumper.

The above thoughts can be done outside in the rain if required with an ordinary tool box