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Re: Clutch clatter/rattle

Post by Caddyshk » Mon Mar 31, 2008 8:02 pm

inTgr8r wrote:Like Curtis said.. it's pretty normal if you are shutting down in neutral with clutch disengaged (out).
I don't really notice it much myself, because my habit is to shut down with clutch engaged (in).
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Re: Clutch clatter/rattle

Post by Zeefour » Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:19 pm

Its normal, press in the clutch and you dont hear anything. if your not parking the car in a quiet garage you may not hear it...
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Re: Clutch clatter/rattle

Post by channy106 » Wed Apr 02, 2008 2:03 pm

Thanks all. Puts my mind at ease.

If it gets more pronounced then it must be a problem. If it's normal then I'm happy again.

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Post by Doddsy » Fri Aug 03, 2018 5:45 pm

I’m about to replace the clutch kit and DM Flywheel because of this. Should I even bother?
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Post by thecookie125 » Sat Aug 04, 2018 9:39 am

Doddsy wrote: Fri Aug 03, 2018 5:45 pm I’m about to replace the clutch kit and DM Flywheel because of this. Should I even bother?
If it was happening in 2008 with cars that were only two years old I wouldn't worry, mine makes the same noise and it's an 08 with 74k on it, funnily enough so did my other halfs Mini Cooper S and that also had a DMF.

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Post by Doddsy » Sat Aug 04, 2018 2:51 pm

thecookie125 wrote: Sat Aug 04, 2018 9:39 am
Doddsy wrote: Fri Aug 03, 2018 5:45 pm I’m about to replace the clutch kit and DM Flywheel because of this. Should I even bother?
If it was happening in 2008 with cars that were only two years old I wouldn't worry, mine makes the same noise and it's an 08 with 74k on it, funnily enough so did my other halfs Mini Cooper S and that also had a DMF.
Hmmm that’s kind of a relief. I still might replace the clutch and have a look while it’s out. I’m on 78k now. Cheers :thumbsup:
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Post by mr wilks » Sat Aug 04, 2018 2:54 pm

Doddsy wrote: Sat Aug 04, 2018 2:51 pm
thecookie125 wrote: Sat Aug 04, 2018 9:39 am
Doddsy wrote: Fri Aug 03, 2018 5:45 pm I’m about to replace the clutch kit and DM Flywheel because of this. Should I even bother?
If it was happening in 2008 with cars that were only two years old I wouldn't worry, mine makes the same noise and it's an 08 with 74k on it, funnily enough so did my other halfs Mini Cooper S and that also had a DMF.
Hmmm that’s kind of a relief. I still might replace the clutch and have a look while it’s out. I’m on 78k now. Cheers :thumbsup:
Ive had a couple of Si manuals around 90k that had a DMF noise that went away when clutch was depressed ,both drove fine & changed gear sweet with no clutch slip , my indy said the noise was most likely there for the last 50k & would most likely last another 50k so i just lived with it . Never had it with the 2 auto Si coupes i had though :roll: :oops:
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Post by Scooba_Steve » Sat Aug 04, 2018 3:15 pm

Doddsy wrote: Sat Aug 04, 2018 2:51 pm I still might replace the clutch and have a look while it’s out.
You might as well replace at the same time as the clutch, save doing the job again.
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Post by Scooba_Steve » Sat Aug 04, 2018 3:16 pm

channy106 wrote: Fri Mar 21, 2008 10:31 pm I was wondering if that when the engine is turned off should it make a mechanical rattling noise?
Tired engine mounts will allow a rattle as the engine stops, since replacing mine I no longer have a rattle on turning off the ignition.
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Post by Doddsy » Sat Aug 04, 2018 9:05 pm

Cheers for the advice lads :thumbsup:
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Post by highway1 » Sun Aug 05, 2018 3:52 pm

As others have said, it's just DMF noise. My 2007 Coupe which I bought over 2 years ago, has made this noise since I got it-I was worried to begin with, but, research shows that most do it and even spending £££ on a new unit, the noise soon returns!

I've driven 13000 miles since purchase, car still engages gear fine, no clutch slip, so just except that's how it is!

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