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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 07:50 PM
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clutch problem???

Hey guys,
I think this is a clutch problem but not sure.
When i am idling the car makes a noise.
But when i push the clutch down, it sounds smooth.
Do you think i need a new clutch
or what could it be?
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 07:52 PM
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youre fine, it happens to all of us...its just the throw out bearing
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by dozer
youre fine, it happens to all of us...its just the throw out bearing
no, no, no.

search gear rollover.. wtf

beers
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 03:20 AM
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Originally Posted by swoope
no, no, no.

search gear rollover.
+1
The throw-out bearing is in use WHEN you press the clutch pedal in.
So if it was a bad throw-out bearing, the sound would get worse as you press the pedal in.
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 11:11 AM
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so i dont have to worry about changing anything. right?
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 11:43 AM
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Many performance transmissions, ours included, have gear tooth tolerances that are purposely designed wide to alleviate gear-to-gear friction/drag. The compromise-downside is some chatter noise at idle in neutral with the clutch engaged.

The right transmission fluid will often reduce this "gear rollover" noise issue, e.g. Redline MT-90.

btw: general info - we share transmissions with the MX-5 Miata.
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