Anyone hear clutch rattle - 1st gear?

Ladder15 · 06-25-2005

I tried searching for other posts on this subject but didn't find any...

When I am just starting out in 1st gear, as I let the clutch out I hear a rattling noise... almost "clacking" Anyone else hear this? Doesn't sound like any manual I've ever owned before.

When I'm pulling into the garage, it seems the loudest.
Any ideas?

matai70 · 06-25-2005

I have the same noise comming from mine but when im in nuetral and the clutch is out. so maybe its normal?

Adrenal · 06-25-2005

You guys may have an adjustment problem. Mine is as smooth as silk, in fact it's the smoothest clutch, transmission and engine combination I've ever had. I'd takemy car in for a checkup, me thinks.

kj_cinci · 06-25-2005

All that I've heard, and most that I've talked to have the same 'grinding' sounds from the tranny. I would actually be more worried if a Stang tranny was quiet...

mrv8outboard · 06-25-2005

check to see if the bottom bolts are in the bellhousing inspection plate.

R3dF1r3 · 06-26-2005

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Originally Posted by Adrenal

You guys may have an adjustment problem. Mine is as smooth as silk, in fact it's the smoothest clutch, transmission and engine combination I've ever had. I'd takemy car in for a checkup, me thinks.

I got to agree, I've posted before, my stick is smooth as butter and I have no complaints, quiet and tight imo. If I were you, I'd take it in to the dealer.

aagvain · 06-26-2005

i have the same sounds. unnoticable with windows up but when they are down you can barely here it. i think its normal. the shifting is pretty smooth

brnrkm · 06-26-2005

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Originally Posted by mrv8outboard

check to see if the bottom bolts are in the bellhousing inspection plate.

mine were missing and when the car was started cold or sometimes when lugging in first gear it buzzed and rattled very loudly.

had it fixed when I got a new fuel tank and no more noise.

the throwout bearing may make noise when in nutral and the clutch is disengaged.