Clanging sound, goes when clutch down. Anything other than CV stuff?

[Middle29]

Happy new year - New year, new knocking sound  I have an irregular knocking / clanging sound that came on quite suddenly a couple days ago. Increases with speed but is not uniform. Goes away when clutch is down. I'm guessing it's a CV problem. Just wondered if there is anything else that it could be that should be checked?.  

[cobblers]

If it came on suddenly I'd probably check that your driveshaft bolts are all tight before driving the van anywhere. If a shaft drops out it will often damage the gearbox (and will leave you stranded)

[Middle29]

ah yeah thanks, gearbox was refurbed a few years ago. Can I just see if it wobbles by hand? (There's movement back and forth /in and out which I'm assuming is expected). Or should i actually check the bolts are tight? I'm Just reading the wiki now. I'm looking forward to laying on the floor in the snow...

[davidoft1]

Check wheel bolts too, have you got factory wheels and hubcaps ?

[cobblers]

good point regards the hub caps!

If there's noises then you'll probably feel loose shaft bolts by hand, but it's worth going round with a ratchet to be safe.
It's worth checking them from time to time anyway, they often come loose especially after they have been disturbed.

[Middle29]

I've got Mefro steels on. I'll check all bolts and wheel nuts. I did a cursory check of wheels and a quick look at the drivers side cv and shaft. I'm nervous of rounding them off so will probably clean it all up under there first. Gearbox was off about 3 years ago so bolts have been moved 'fairly' recently.