Clutch creaking noise (not the clutch fork one...)

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by treminaor

Is there anything I can do to test this theory before I rip out the console?

Not that I know of.

Maybe ol @Ultramaroon has a recent flash .......??


humfrz

[Ultramaroon]

It almost sounds like the tick of an exhaust shield or similar. That you notice it mostly in first makes sense. That's where the driveline twists the most.

I would put it up on stands and while lying underneath it, jiggle the front pipe. It might lead to more inspection but...

Worth a shot.

[treminaor]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

It almost sounds like the tick of an exhaust shield or similar. That you notice it mostly in first makes sense. That's where the driveline twists the most.

I would put it up on stands and while lying underneath it, jiggle the front pipe. It might lead to more inspection but...

Worth a shot.

I'll give it a try. The noise doesn't seem to happen going over bumps or potholes so I ruled out anything with suspension.

As far as mostly noticing it more often in first it could also be that in higher gears the RPM is so high I don't hear it over the noise.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by treminaor

I'll give it a try. The noise doesn't seem to happen going over bumps or potholes so I ruled out anything with suspension.

As far as mostly noticing it more often in first it could also be that in higher gears the RPM is so high I don't hear it over the noise.

I'm stumped.

[treminaor]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

I'm stumped.

My chances of having someone at the local Subaru narrow down the issue are probably lower than winning the lottery tomorrow. And I don't even buy lottery tickets.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by treminaor

My chances of having someone at the local Subaru narrow down the issue are probably lower than winning the lottery tomorrow. And I don't even buy lottery tickets.

Holding out for that Easter miracle.

[treminaor]

I haven't had a chance to lift the car yet (probably will do it today), but I've noticed from more driving that I can make the noise happen reliably if I hold the car at a rock steady RPM for about 4+ seconds and then left off the gas pedal. If I hold it at 4k RPM and let off the gas in 2nd gear it happens nearly every time. If I just rev up to 4k RPM and then let off the gas immediately it usually doesn't happen. Something about holding it there for a few seconds first makes it worse.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by treminaor

I haven't had a chance to lift the car yet (probably will do it today), but I've noticed from more driving that I can make the noise happen reliably if I hold the car at a rock steady RPM for about 4+ seconds and then left off the gas pedal. If I hold it at 4k RPM and let off the gas in 2nd gear it happens nearly every time. If I just rev up to 4k RPM and then let off the gas immediately it usually doesn't happen. Something about holding it there for a few seconds first makes it worse.

........ NOW, you have made the problem even more of a mystery .....


humfrz

[treminaor]

Had it up on stands today and shook the front mid and back pipes, no noises.

[Ultramaroon]

Sorry, Trem. I have nothing. Maybe look at driveline mounts; anything that reacts against engine torque.

[treminaor]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Sorry, Trem. I have nothing. Maybe look at driveline mounts; anything that reacts against engine torque.

It could just be my ears playing tricks but I could swear it's coming from the rear of the car not the front.

[sato]

Sure its nothing in the cabin, panel, etc.?

[treminaor]

Originally Posted by sato

Sure its nothing in the cabin, panel, etc.?

I don't hear anything with the windows raised, it's from under the car

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by treminaor

I don't hear anything with the windows raised, it's from under the car

Like maybe a spindle ticking in the hub? Loose spindle nut?

I get some ticking from my brake calipers but it's not such a sharp almost glassy sound like in your recording; which is pretty good, btw.