clutch shudder?? Rattle?
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Lake In The Hills IL
clutch shudder?? Rattle?
When shifting from 1st to 2nd i get a kinda loud rattle, like maybe a scraping noise, or??? I really dont know, i have a 2000 FRC 6 speed, any help would be appeciative.
29k miles
Happens all the time not only when its a cold start.
29k miles
Happens all the time not only when its a cold start.
Last edited by bsmall423; Oct 25, 2004 at 09:27 PM.
Racer
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Hemet CA
These noises drive us nuts!!! Whatever it is, it ain't right! Since it's only the 1-2 shift, the first thought is synchros in the tranny, not necessarily clutch or throwout bearing. If it were on launch, it might be torque related and something weird like a broken mount and something rubbing in the torque tube, or maybe that phantom squeak on the H-pipe exhaust mount spring.
I'd take it to a Corvette mechanic for evaluation. Even if there's a small charge for the eval, it'll be worth it. Unless, of course, you're able to tear down the drive train on your beauty yourself, you're going to need some help! The C5s have some "interesting" torque tube and drive line noises and you want an experienced ear on the problem.
Good luck...Bill
I'd take it to a Corvette mechanic for evaluation. Even if there's a small charge for the eval, it'll be worth it. Unless, of course, you're able to tear down the drive train on your beauty yourself, you're going to need some help! The C5s have some "interesting" torque tube and drive line noises and you want an experienced ear on the problem.
Good luck...Bill
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Lake In The Hills IL
Sorry the noise is going from stop into first and on the launch... it only happens sometimes, not always, kinda hard to explain... but i dont know what i was thinking sayin it was 1-2. ill have to take her into the dealer as im under warranty still....
Le Mans Master
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From: Los Angeles CA
Originally Posted by bsmall423
Sorry the noise is going from stop into first and on the launch... it only happens sometimes, not always, kinda hard to explain... but i dont know what i was thinking sayin it was 1-2. ill have to take her into the dealer as im under warranty still....
Burning Brakes
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From: Rowayton Ct.
mine makes that noise, 9500 miles, always has. to eliminate that noise on launch, i give it more gas, depressing accelerator as i let out clutch. its a fast start, but what the heck. On slow starts, i just let the clutch out more slowly, and no "marbles in can "noise.
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Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by Hiteck
Would this be the "marbles in a can" sound? If so, mine does it too. I've read here that alot of C5s make this sound.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 1999
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From: Los Angeles CA
Originally Posted by bsmall423
only on start up its normal?? Ill have to listen closer tomorrow and see if i get it after a good 20 mile drive or so...
