VT SS 5.0Ltr knocking when clutch engaged + struggles to accelerate.

[Ash71]

Hi Fellas, own a VT SS 5.0ltr manual 168K kms. car was off the road for several years due to an accident. I did start it every 3 months. Since then, fully repaired body and resprayed.. Completed full fluid changes, flushed coolant, oil, diff etc.... but she struggles with acceleration. In addition, there is a hard knock, like a thump every time clutch is semi engaged. There is also coolant leaking slightly from engine block. When I changed the spark plugs also a little oil on the old plugs. Do any of these seem like major repairs? Considering selling it as is or keeping her if the cost is at least less than $5k to fix everything and get Rwc. Any assistance would be appreciated. Hard enough as it is to even find a mechanic that has the time need to look at her for me. Last mechanic made me believe he filled me a full tank of juice. Though it was later found that the fuel pump was damaged during installation lol really hope to hear from anyone, someone please. Nonetheless, thanks for reading

 

[Ginger Beer]

May need to pull the gearbox and inspect the clutch, pressure plate, thrust bearing and fork

Factor all these parts into your budget

 

[Forcedvp]

Agree with Ginger Beer. Coolant leak doesn't sound serious. Either a hose or welsh plug. Probably look at getting injectors serviced or replaced. Also (and I always say this) pour a litre of Methylated Spirits into fuel tank to help eliminate any water in fuel lines especially if car has sat for months.. Check leads/ dizzy cap/rotor button. Look at replacing coil and ignition module(both are reasonably cheap.