Clunk noise on start up

[vanisveryrusty]

When the van starts, ( as in starting the engine ) something goes kind of clunk/bang.
Once only.
Not a backfire.
Any ideas please ?

Should i be checking the starter motor?
If so, for what ?

Thanks for help.

[puddin]

Could be exhaust hitting body due to weak engine mounts. Either way I'd try and get a good look whilst someone else fires it up.

[vanisveryrusty]

Thanks.
It has a recently fitted stainless exhaust from the last ownership.
Maybe it needs some slight fitting adjustment................

[King Kenny]

Could be! My Morris Minor made a clunking noise on start-up. I thought it might be a loose starter motor but it was the actual body of the starter. I tightened up the two long screws holding it all together and it's fine now. Have a good look and pull the starter to see if it has worked loose.
Kenny.

[California Dreamin]

Check those engine mountings.....not just visually as the weight of the engine pushes them together so they look ok....jack up the engine towards the rear (use a block of wood so you don't damage anything) and look to see if the mountings are still bonded to the rubbers.

Martin

[vanisveryrusty]

will do. thanks