I took my car out last night for a quick spin 10mins and by the time I pulled into my driveway I noticed my car making a loud clanking noise. I really don't know how to describe this noise other than it sounds like a socket is bouncing around in my torque converter. When I rev the engine it goes away but as soon as I let off the gas..... There's that clanking noise!! What in the world is that??

 

My first guess would be to check the torque converter bolts on your flywheel

 

Agreed - loose TC or crankshaft bolts, though there are plenty of far less benign possibilities.

- Eric

 

Does it do it with the car in neutral/park? If yes then it is from the torque converter forward. If no it could be anything from the trans back. Good luck.

 

Hey Sampson, it does it from the moment I start the car. In park, neutral, and in drive, the noise is there. If I rev the engine the noise goes away.

 

Cracked flywheel, or loose bolts
as Eric suggested.

 

Damn once again the car didn't win!! For all those that lent a hand thanks ...... The TC bolts were loose and causing my flywheel to spin against my starter housing. So glad it was that simple.

 

x2

 

Did you do a trans or motor swap recently?

 

Yea the swap was about a year ago

 

Make 'em tighter next time. ... And there's nothing wrong with a little blue Locktite.

- Eric

 

BLUE locktite??? Ew...never used the stuff, always go full throttle with the red locktite...haha Especially on parts I can't get to or need to stay for extended periods of time.

 

Red needs heat to release, blue doesn't.
Both hold about the same.

Your choice.

- Eric

 

Sorry, The title of you thread grosses me out.

Glad you found the problem though

 

Eh. It's usually all for show anyway.

Unless it's because you didn't pay 'em...

- Eric