[alfa] Re: transaxle rattle

["Mark Manley" <WarpOMatic@xxxxxxx>]

     This sure sounds like a worn out clutch release bearing.
		Mark Manley

On Mon, 26 Jan 2004 04:08:54 +0000, alfa-digest wrote:

>From: White Anthony <anthony.white@domain.elided>
>Subject: [alfa] transaxle rattle
>
>Meanwhile, a curious noise that's been there a while, but that I haven't yet
>identified.  
> 
>My 116 has a rattle coming from the transaxle in certain specific conditions.
>Rattle sounds like something slightly out of balance.  At low idle speed
>(below 1000 rpm, has gone by about 1050 rpm), in neutral, with the clutch
>engaged.  Goes away with the clutch disengaged neutral or in gear -- so long
>as the clutch is disengaged, engine and driveshaft idle perfectly smoothly.
>It doesn't occur with the clutch engaged, in gear, rolling along at 900 rpm,
>either. 
> 
>I'm not a big gearbox guy, so I'm not really sure where to start on this.
>Any suggestions?  
>It's one of the few remaining niggle with the car.  
> 
> 
>Regards,
>Anthony White
>Wellington, NZ
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