Possible clutch, bearing or transmissino issue?
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Possible clutch, bearing or transmissino issue?
I have been letting my gf learn manual on my RX8 a few times the past 2-3 weeks. She's not exactly good at it and stalls every now and then especially when she hesitates. She also seems to chirp from a stop when she gets nervous about stalling. She jams it into gear every now and then, not that she grinds it or forces it, but her shifts aren't smooth or rev matched.
Well the past week I have been getting the slight marble rolling in a can noise every now and then when I'm accelerating normally in gear (2nd, 3rd or 4th) around the 3k RPM range. Also I have noticed a squeaking sound coming from the transmission area when the clutch is let out. When the clutch is depressed, the squeak goes away. Even when I am in first gear, it squeaks at RPMs below 2k. I get the normal whirring when it's in neutral with the clutch out.
What could be going on here?
Well the past week I have been getting the slight marble rolling in a can noise every now and then when I'm accelerating normally in gear (2nd, 3rd or 4th) around the 3k RPM range. Also I have noticed a squeaking sound coming from the transmission area when the clutch is let out. When the clutch is depressed, the squeak goes away. Even when I am in first gear, it squeaks at RPMs below 2k. I get the normal whirring when it's in neutral with the clutch out.
What could be going on here?
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it took me 3 throw out bearings before i finally got it to stop squeaking. all but one were brand new and the used one was the only one that didnt squeak. go figure.
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The "squeak" is the slave cylinder pin on the disengagement fork pivot.
Just shoot some grease on it and it will stop.
Disengagement bearings ("throw-out") don't squeak. If you manage to get the squeak to stop by replacing the DB, its because you have adequately addressed the fork pivot lube problem accidentally.
Just shoot some grease on it and it will stop.
Disengagement bearings ("throw-out") don't squeak. If you manage to get the squeak to stop by replacing the DB, its because you have adequately addressed the fork pivot lube problem accidentally.
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https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...se+fork+squeak
Found the thread for the fork squeak. Bumped it if anyone else is interested. Now I just got to figure out the type of grease to use.
Found the thread for the fork squeak. Bumped it if anyone else is interested. Now I just got to figure out the type of grease to use.
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https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...se+fork+squeak
Found the thread for the fork squeak. Bumped it if anyone else is interested. Now I just got to figure out the type of grease to use.
Found the thread for the fork squeak. Bumped it if anyone else is interested. Now I just got to figure out the type of grease to use.
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I had the same problem with my clutch and it turned out to be a faulty pressure plate. I initially thought it was the throwout bearing too. They replaced the entire clutch assembly under my Mastertech warranty since the pressure plate isn't a wear item. I'm so glad i decided to get it cause the dealer invoice said it would have cost me almost a grand. lol
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