i really didn't know it was an FF. but anyways the clunking noise came from the transmission hump. so that why i originally thought it was thetorque converter. it is now in the shop so she can finally find out. but i was offering her a quick diagnostic and estimate of around what it would be. she bought the car for 3K and IMO it wasn't a very good deal. i coulda picked a MB for her for that money
but o well