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Originally Posted by T_Squadrito
Ok, got the car to the shop. They were confused as all hell and told me to come back on thursday. They said its 100% not the transmission or clutch but it is grabbing high and to expect to replace the clutch in about 15-30k miles. He said if I always drive the way we drove today then probably mid 20k more. So that takes at least some user error out of the equation. He just said my driving is fine and isn't the issue here so that makes me happy at least. He was able to replicate it and I was able to replicate it for him. He said it is definitely coming from the front passenger side and he doesnt believe the sound from the rear wheel well is really indicative of anything and doesnt feel its related to this problem. He said it doesnt sound suspension or brake related. He then proceeded to say he has never heard anything like this before based on the conditions needed to replicate it and it sounds like something rubbing but he is not really sure what would be making the noise from where he is hearing and feeling it. All that said. Hopefully I know more thursday.
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Indeed, as Ultramaroon said, sounds like these can be so time consuming and hard to pinpoint. If you have aftermarket parts up front of any kind, I would check all of them to make sure nothing is loose and clearances are all satisfactory. Then start checking all exhaust components, heat shields, metal trays and supports. I still can't wrap my head around the slippage of clutch you experience on hills... Perhaps a separate problem from this noise?