Same old problem...

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DevonD
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The new throw out bearing and clutch are in but my car is still making a noise that is really pissing me off. Its a 5 speed manual and with it parked and in neutral it makes a ticking noise probably once every second. Then as I rev the engine the noise speeds up. If i push the clutch pedal to the floor the noise stops completly. I can rev the engine, do anything. with the pedal on the floor it makes no noise.

Now if I put it in gear and start moving it makes the noise again. but only when there is load on the transmission. if im just crusing at a consant speed it makes no noise, however if im accerating or using the engine to slow myself down it ticks again. People have suggested that it was the wheel bearing, throw out bearing and numerous other things that have all been replaced.

Im lost and about ready to give up on my car. Any ideas?


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allensteiner
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is it coming from the tranny for sure? maybe a slightly misalligned clutch or springs

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I doubt it's a wheel bearing. That wouldn't be dependent on trans load, plus bad wheel bearings don't click, the thrum. You'd most likely feel a bad wheel bearing, too.

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CHORAY911
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If it only ticks its not a clutch, throwout bearing and def not a wheel bearing if the car is standing still. Drive the piss out of it till it breaks.


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