I had a similar problem with my 2002 Civic. It was a loose engine mount
bolt located on the bottom of the engine just behind the radiator. I
tightened the bolt and the problem was resolved.


motsco_ _ wrote:
> Tim wrote:
> > I have a 2001 civic and when I start driving in the morning I hear
Metal
> > sounding Ca-Chunk, It happens after about 1000 ft or so. Also I
notice
> > when I am driving less than 10 MPH and idol forward I can hear a
repeated
> > Metal sounding Thump. Just wondering if anyone may know what this
may be
> > before I take it in for service and get hosed since I have no idea
what it
> > is. Is almost sounds like when you run over a rock and it comes up
and hits
> > the underside of the car.
> >
> > Thanks.
>
> -----------------------------
>
> Does it mention in your Owner's Manual that the ABS system will make
a
> noise when your vehicle first starts out in the morning?
>
> You might want to get out your tire iron and check all lug nuts too,
> seriously :-)
>
> 'Curly'