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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 05:31 PM
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please help

I noticed this morning that if i start my car. Put it in neutral and then let off the clutch. My car is making a weird noise. Almost sounds like a grinding. any suggestions?

any feedback would be appreciated, i'm freaking out because i'm afraid i'm gonna have to replace the transmission.
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 05:36 PM
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the ticking is a bomb
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 05:36 PM
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its just the throw out bearing for the clutch, mine makes the same noise too. perfectly normal
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 05:41 PM
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normal, all 8's do it.

this forum contains just about any information you would need regarding your 8. I suggest using the search function and also reading all the stickies before creating threads on things that have already been answered.

Happy reading!
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 07:25 PM
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thanks guys. appreciate the help
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