Fiat Ducato 2.3 MultiJet - Clutch clunk when released Fiat Ducato

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Tue 30 May 2017 17:50
Fiat Ducato 2.3 MultiJet - Clutch clunk when released Fiat Ducato - Dezbo

Hello,
Just had the cambelt changed on my Fiat Ducato 2.3 MultiJet (model year 2010). I now have a slight clunk noise when releasing the clutch. This happens when pressing down on the clutch pedal and releasing, then a clunk noise when the pedal is nearly fully raised (but not everytime). The engine had to be slightly raised/dropped to get the cambelt protective cover out of the engine bay. Could something have happened here? Any ideas what I can check? Anyone know this vehicle?
Thank you.

Edited by Dezbo on 30/05/2017 at 17:52

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Wed 31 May 2017 11:30
Fiat Ducato 2.3 MultiJet - Clutch clunk when released Fiat Ducato - hardway

Check the rear engine/gearbox to body rubber mounting.

Oh and remove the center bolt from same,

I've come across some with a big wear notch on the bolt body before.

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Thu 1 Jun 2017 10:59
Fiat Ducato 2.3 MultiJet - Clutch clunk when released Fiat Ducato - Dezbo

Clunk is definately coming from the gearbox housing (went underneith for a listen). Can't imagine what could have happened in there during a cambelt change? Would a faulty mount cause a reaction in the gear housing? Will check the mounts today in case they were damaged during engine raise/drop as it was only raised/dropped on one side.

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Thu 1 Jun 2017 20:17
Fiat Ducato 2.3 MultiJet - Clutch clunk when released Fiat Ducato - hardway

I'd remove the entire mounting,

Clean if needed and give it a good eyeball.

Some mounts are not fully rubber and have webs,

Check for damage to same.

If in doubt renew.

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Wed 14 Jun 2017 06:56
Fiat Ducato 2.3 MultiJet - Clutch clunk when released Fiat Ducato - Dezbo

Update:

Took it to a garage who said it was probably the mounts - so had them replace the relevant ones- expensive, but I couldn't get enough torque under the van to release the bolts to do it myself. Surprise, surprise, clunk is still there :( Now they are saying that it's normal for a clutch to make that noise (gave me some technical babble). Still got a clunky clutch but some shiny new gearbox/engine mounts. Process of elimination I guess. Can't afford to touch it again so will try driving with it for a while and see if it gets any worse. They certainly saw me coming !!!

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Fri 11 Aug 2017 14:54
Fiat Ducato 2.3 MultiJet - Clutch clunk when released Fiat Ducato - Dezbo

I have uploaded a video to YouTube to see if anyone can make sense of it. I'm still not sure how changinging a cambelt has caused some play in the clutch, gears or transmission - unless lowering the engine has caused the problem?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xob0YCXXNws&t

Thanks

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Sun 1 Jul 2018 00:41
Fiat Ducato 2.3 MultiJet - Clutch clunk when released Fiat Ducato - Panicz

Hi

I bought new Fiat Ducato 2.3 02/2018 and I have same problem.

When I left van in Service they told me has to be like that , but I not agree.

My question is- Did you resolve the clunch clunk in your van?

Will be great if you give to me some information

Thanks

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Tue 12 Mar 2019 18:39
Fiat Ducato 2.3 MultiJet - Clutch clunk when released Fiat Ducato - plasterer

Hi there i have a 17 plate ducato 2.3 and when im driving say at 30 mph if i take my foot off the power it clunks and same when i give it some power its a bump does yours do it

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Tue 12 Mar 2019 21:52
Fiat Ducato 2.3 MultiJet - Clutch clunk when released Fiat Ducato - galileo

Hi there i have a 17 plate ducato 2.3 and when im driving say at 30 mph if i take my foot off the power it clunks and same when i give it some power its a bump does yours do it

Sounds like backlash somewhere in the transmission, driveshaft joints, or even a DMF?

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