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YOUR RESEARCH2003 C4S M trans. Weird, very faint, ticking sometimes when clutch is released
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Replace bunch of stuff
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Cost $2500 at gbox, they opened it and replaced a bunch of stuff.
2003 C4S M trans. Weird, very faint, ticking sometimes when clutch is released
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I suspect the issue might be from the clutch master cylinder.
2003 C4S M trans. Weird, very faint, ticking sometimes when clutch is released
noise is coming
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I suspect the noise is coming from a slight wobble or vibration in the throw-out bearing that is carried all the way to the clutch pedal, and the clutch pedal has just a tad amount of slack that allows this noise to take place.
2003 C4S M trans. Weird, very faint, ticking sometimes when clutch is released
Replace its tone a bit
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I tried spraying some silicone lube into the clutch master cylinder rod, it did not solve the issue but seems like the rattle has changed its tone a bit.
2003 C4S M trans. Weird, very faint, ticking sometimes when clutch is released
Replace its tone a bit
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I tried spraying some silicone lube into the clutch master cylinder rod, it did not solve the issue but seems like the rattle has changed its tone a bit.
2003 C4S M trans. Weird, very faint, ticking sometimes when clutch is released
noise is coming
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I suspect the noise is coming from a slight wobble or vibration in the throw-out bearing that is carried all the way to the clutch pedal, and the clutch pedal has just a tad amount of slack that allows this noise to take place.
2003 C4S M trans. Weird, very faint, ticking sometimes when clutch is released
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2003 C4S - 6 speed manual.
I've been hearing a weird ticking sound that
seems
to rise/fall with revs but only occasionally. It only happens every now and then when in neutral and, most times, if I press the clutch, even just very lightly, it immediately stops and I never hear anything strange when in gear. It's got a fairly new clutch (maybe 5k miles or so).
Strangely, it sounds like it's coming from in front of me (maybe near the pedal?) rather than from the gearbox but I couldn't say with 100% certainty that's the case.
Any ideas? Maybe something going on with the clutch master cylinder? I really don't like
any
ticking sounds. I'd like to see if anyone has experienced similar.
Mine does the exact same thing. I suspect the noise is coming from a slight wobble or vibration in the throw-out bearing that is carried all the way to the clutch pedal, and the clutch pedal has just a tad amount of slack that allows this noise to take place.
I haven�t looked into it yet, but curious as to if anyone else has addressed it.
Do you hear it if you turn off the car and coast down a hill?
If so it could be the same issue I had. Very faint but managed to drive me nuts.
On my c2 a bearing was worn inside, seems to be a common thing. Cost $2500 at gbox, they opened it and replaced a bunch of stuff. Took them 2 days, highly recommend.
Sorry to revive an old thread.
My recently acquired 02 C4S also has the same issue.
There is a consistant squeak/rattle noise coming near the pedal box area during idle when clutch is not depressed.
The noise goes away as I lightly touch the clutch pedal.
Originally I found the noise occurs intermittently. Later I was able to replicate it during drives.
If I left go of the clutch at a faster pace, the rattle will occur during idle. If I gently release the clutch pedal and it stays quiet.
I tried spraying some silicone lube into the clutch master cylinder rod, it did not solve the issue but seems like the rattle has changed its tone a bit. I suspect the issue might be from the clutch master cylinder. However, I have yet verified it yet.
Any other members have this same issue?
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