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Old 11-13-2005, 01:31 PM
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Hi,

Everytime I go out and do a bit of spirited driving, when I get back the car will make a funny noise at idle with the clutch out. It's just sort a mild rattle, which immediately goes away when I put the clutch in. And, it is annoying...

My question is: is this normal for a stock clutch? If not, what could the problem be?

I've been reading that people with aftermarket clutches (i.e. tilton) get a cement-mixer sounding rattle with the clutch out in idle, just like I'm having. Is there an easy way to find out if I in fact have an aftermaket clutch?

I have an '03 touring MT which I bought used with ~12k miles.

Thanks!
Old 11-13-2005, 01:42 PM
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It's normal even with the stock clutch.

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Old 11-13-2005, 01:47 PM
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mine does that on a cold day when i start my engine, its goes away after my car heats up though.
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Normal - happens on all MT models, all years. Especially noticable if you turn off the engine as it winds down.
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Thanks for all the quick input guys.
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( throw-out bearing )search for other threads on this.....I was scared when i noticed it on my car when I first had it...
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