Car makes a loud clunk when shifting into.

Tiny
KIRLIN
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  • 2002 SUBARU FORESTER
  • 138,000 MILES
Car makes a loud clunk when shifting into reverse. Only makes it when the car is stone cold (first thing in the morning or after it has sat for 8 hours). Once it makes it the first time it does not do it again. What could cause this? It only started after the radiator and thermost were replaced. Is it possible related to these repairs. Thank you.
Sunday, October 21st, 2012 AT 2:00 AM

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Tiny
CARADIODOC
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One of the engine mounts limits how much the engine rocks when accelerating and when shifting directions. It may have needed to be removed to replace the radiator and when reinstalled, it wasn't centered properly. That can allow the two metal parts to rub and bang against each other. It is just as likely the rubber isolator between those metal parts is deteriorated allowing that clunking to occur. That is actually pretty common.
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Sunday, October 21st, 2012 AT 2:09 AM

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