Engine Noise - RX8Club.com

Aug 1, 2004 | 06:35 PM

Jdunsh

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JDunsh

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From: CT

Engine Noise

Maybe i'm obessive compulsive and go nuts about tiny details but just wondering when my 8 is idling and I depress the clutch it makes a different noise and sounds smoother, then when I let the clutch go the noise of the engine changes. Is this normal? No problems at all with the transmission or engine at all, been awesome, just curious. Car only has 600 miles. Thanks

Aug 1, 2004 | 06:38 PM

Napboy

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try the search button. it's normal

Aug 2, 2004 | 09:34 PM

w2aew

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Originally Posted by Jdunsh

What you are hearing with the clutch out is the normal noise of the transmission input shaft. Absolutely normal.

Aug 2, 2004 | 10:07 PM

Jdunsh

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thanks w2aew, good to knowI hope you're enjoying "zippy"

Aug 2, 2004 | 10:44 PM

w2aew

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Originally Posted by Jdunsh

thanks w2aew, good to know. I hope you're enjoying "zippy"

I sure am! 12,500 miles since December - yeah, I'm enjoying Zippy!

Aug 2, 2004 | 11:19 PM

Nemesis8

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Quote:

Originally Posted by w2aew

What you are hearing with the clutch out is the normal noise of the transmission input shaft. Absolutely normal.

Except for this quote:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baller

No it does not need adjustment!
My 6th. went out at 1000 miles and after tearing the thing apart 6 times (yes 6) they replaced almost the entire gear-box.
It took almost 3 weeks.
Good news is that the noise we hear when we let the clutch out in neutral (throw-out) is gone...now quiet as can be.
John if you need help my dealer now is expert at this problem.
This has happened several times.....weak link

The Baller

Sounds like his noise is gone. From this thread: https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...147#post259147

Aug 3, 2004 | 10:32 PM

Jdunsh

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JDunsh

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Oh boy, I don't like reading that. I hope I don't fall into that misfortune. I'm going to send him a message. Thanks for looking into it for me Nemesis, appreciate it.
-Jdunsh