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Annoying trans rattle???

DSG03COBRA

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Mar 2, 2004
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So after installing the LDC free-play kit I was hearing a high pitched whine when driving. I figured it was due to the cover over where the clutch cable connects to the trans not being on tight enough, so I checked it out and the "weather" stripping on one side of the aluminum case had been torn off. I picked up some new stuff and put it on, but now it almost seems worse. I've got the cable adjusted for about 1/8th in of slack, so I don't think it' the adjustment of it. It almost looks like the "fork" that the clutch cable connects to is hitting the casing??? I remember that fork moving a little when I did the install, is there a way that could have gotten screwed up at all somehow?

I'm reaching here, but the rattle is really annoying when driving... Thanks!
 

DSG03COBRA

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Mar 2, 2004
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1. You broke the TOB Sleeve.

2. You have a bad TOB bearing

How old is the clutch?

The clutch is barely a year old, if that... I had the TOB replaced when I had the clutch put in as well.

Is the "fork" supposed to be able to move a little side to side when there's no pressure on the clutch cable?

It seems to get louder w/ the higher RPM's and isn't really there when I'm sitting at a stop in either Neutral or w/ the clutch down to the floor. I actually have to get some pressure on the clutch, not just take up any slack in the cable, to get it to go away...
 

rdsnake

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The clutch is barely a year old, if that... I had the TOB replaced when I had the clutch put in as well.

Is the "fork" supposed to be able to move a little side to side when there's no pressure on the clutch cable?

It seems to get louder w/ the higher RPM's and isn't really there when I'm sitting at a stop in either Neutral or w/ the clutch down to the floor. I actually have to get some pressure on the clutch, not just take up any slack in the cable, to get it to go away...

The clutch fork is on a pivot ball so It can move which ever way.

If it is getting loader with noise then something is rubbing a moving component.

Since you live pretty close to me, Id be more then happy to take a look at it. After all, you let me barrow that tensioner.

Kevin
 

DSG03COBRA

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Mar 2, 2004
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Plainfield, IL
The clutch fork is on a pivot ball so It can move which ever way.

If it is getting loader with noise then something is rubbing a moving component.

Since you live pretty close to me, Id be more then happy to take a look at it. After all, you let me barrow that tensioner.

Kevin

Thanks Kevin, I may take you up on that offer... Gotta check my schedule and get back to ya...
 
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