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Old Dec 5, 2022 | 09:34 PM
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Hi everyone,

I have a 2016 Stingray Z51 manual with about 20k miles on it. Every time I depress the clutch, I hear a brief knocking sound coming from beneath the gear shift. And my hand can actually FEEL the knocking through the gear shift.

In this 7-second audio recording, I depress the clutch 3 times, and you'll hear the noise each time. The microphone is pointing right at the shifter.

Can we agree this isn't normal? Any thoughts what it might be? Any input is appreciated!


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It sounds like it could be the front driveshaft coupler banging when you engage and disengage the clutch.
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Originally Posted by 69 L46 4 Speed
It sounds like it could be the front driveshaft coupler banging when you engage and disengage the clutch.
Thanks for your response. Is that normal? It's only from disengaging. Almost like something is loose when clutch isn't engaged and tight when it is.
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