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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 11:52 PM
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Hi all,

I have a 2001 Z06 and I don't get to drive it much because I am never home (I think I have 15K miles on it).

The problem started last year and I didnt do anything about it. I don't know too much about the engine and performance parts so please dont make fun for my lack of proper car word usage.

Eveytime I shift gears, I hear a sound that sounds like a horese galloping with its horseshoes. It usually occurs when I am in the lower gears. Has anyone else experienced this problem? Can anyone diagnos it for me and help me find a solution.

Thanks
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 11:58 PM
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Probably your clutch. Does the shift go in smooth or is it hard to get into gear?
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Old Mar 9, 2005 | 12:00 AM
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it shifts into gear very smooth....if you had headphones on you would never know that there is a problem.
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Old Mar 9, 2005 | 12:59 AM
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I think what you are describing is the pressure plate wieghts that move around for balance. These have a tendancy to rattle and is normal for the Z06.

I'm no expert though so my thoughts are always suspect.
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Old Mar 9, 2005 | 02:23 AM
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That's not a great description of the problem. You might want to take a drive over to A&A to get it checked out.
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Old Mar 9, 2005 | 07:18 PM
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Gee...maybe it's the sound of the mustang ya just blew by. After this happens, do you sometimes hear someone scream "aw sh%t, that was a Z06"?
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I wonder if he is hearing the famous exhaust deceleration bells ringing from the H pipe.
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Old Mar 9, 2005 | 09:29 PM
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I wonder if he is hearing the famous exhaust deceleration bells ringing from the H pipe.
More than likely.
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Gee...maybe it's the sound of the mustang ya just blew by. After this happens, do you sometimes hear someone scream "aw sh%t, that was a Z06"?

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