Clutch/ZF6 question
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From: Euless TX
Clutch/ZF6 question
When my clutch is released and the transmission is in nuetral, there's a noticeable "gnashing" noise, and when the clutch is engaged the noise stops. This has occurred for some time now, without getting worse. Is this normal?
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From: Santa Teresa New Mexico
Originally Posted by 91z07
When my clutch is released and the transmission is in nuetral, there's a noticeable "gnashing" noise, and when the clutch is engaged the noise stops. This has occurred for some time now, without getting worse. Is this normal?
Melting Slicks
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From: NS
Originally Posted by 91z07
When my clutch is released and the transmission is in nuetral, there's a noticeable "gnashing" noise, and when the clutch is engaged the noise stops. This has occurred for some time now, without getting worse. Is this normal?
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Burning Brakes
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From: Miami FL
Originally Posted by bradvette
91z07, you have the "black tag" ZF, which is notorious for its "box of rocks" noise straight from the factory, due to its straight cut teeth. No worries.
Last edited by TOO_HOTTVETTE; Jan 17, 2005 at 09:54 PM.
Melting Slicks
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From: NS
Originally Posted by TOO_HOTTVETTE
The straight cut gears account for gear whine when you start driving. The idle in neutral noise would be from the dual mass flywheel wearing out, or better said, the ability of the dual mass flywheel to absorb vibration from the engine. This vibration causes the gear rattle in the tranny which is not harmful, but sound like nuts rolling around in there.
I disagree. The noise in mine is definitly not the flywheel. It did it from new. I replaced the clutch a couple of years ago and checked the flywheel at that time. It's perfect. I know the "rocks in the can" sound you're referring to. We're not talking about that sound. The closest thing I can compare it to is the sound a supercharger makes.
