Honda: Noise in engine compartment 2000 accord, ball joints, decent shape

Question
Hi. I have a 2000 honda accord SE with 98k. I keep hearing a noise from the engine compartment when i get on or off the gas. It almost sounds like an engine mount. You hear clank when I get on the gas n clank when I let off(not immediately, but almost sounds like when the torque converter disengages).My mechanic checked the mounts n said they looked fine(rubber was still in tact and in decent shape). I dont know what else to check. I had the trans replaced due to failure at 78k under honda warranty. Not sure if that helps or not with solving the issue.

Thanx in advance
Brian

Answer
Hi Brian, its one of those cases where it can be a multitude of possibilities, however, you did mention the fact that the transmission was replaced, so that makes me suspicious-

Questions 1) is it a manual or an automatic? 2), Have you ruled out drivetrain such as a bad front halfshaft checking both the transmission end and the steering knuckle end? 3) Could it be a suspension part such as the ball joints.....these are other areas I would consider.

It would be more helpful if I had a specific sound but I guess I'll have to go with clank. How long ago since the tranny replacement and when did the clanking occur? I suspect a correlation with the two. I would also inspect the engine mount bolts and make sure they are tight. The mechanic may have forgotten to either return the nuts and tightened them after the tranny replacement. These are just other areas to inspect.

Hope this helps.