Stationary Tapping noise

messy · Post by **messy** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 12:18 am

Hey guys, got a 5spd 98 gx aero series, after driving (but i dont think always) when i come to stationary (for example in my driveway) i can hear a rhythmic tapping noise from the engine.

Its possibly louder sometimes then other times.. i find that when i push the clutch in (neutral position) the tapping ceases and the car sounds perfect.

any ideas?

-daniel

jonowong · Post by **jonowong** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 11:13 am

tappets!

scarecrow · Post by **scarecrow** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 11:22 am

Worn clutch springs or something? I think bennoz brought this up. Or do you mean you have a 5spd tip because it's a 98?

Tappet noise should be more prevalent when the engines cold then when it's warm, and it should also be pretty bad when the clutch is in (ie. neutral)... you can't miss it if it's the tappets while idling.

messy · Post by **messy** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 11:24 am

its a 5spd man. i have a clutch

umm.. i think the noise is more noticable when the engine is warmed up (after a fair driving period).

what is a tappet?!?!

Post by **Bennoz** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 9:37 am

Could be tappets... but could also be the springs in the clutch plate or shot push out bearing. Does the sound go away when your foot is on the clutch?

messy · Post by **messy** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 2:55 pm

yes, sound will stop when i press clutch in.

Post by **Bennoz** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 3:24 pm

Well, its either going to be the throw out bearing or the plate springs. Either way, its box off & new clutch kit to stop it. Think around the $700 mark to have it fixed.

scarecrow · Post by **scarecrow** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 4:25 pm

messy wrote:its a 5spd man. i have a clutch

There are 5 speed automatic (tiptronic) FTO's to mate

johhny · Post by **johhny** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 4:30 pm

i think its the clutch cos my integra did it too....same problem....

messy · Post by **messy** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 6:19 pm

ok ta for help bennoz, im going in for a service soon so ill have them take a look, is this type of problem that should be taken care of asap (i.e. within days) or driving on it wont cause further damage?

khunjeng · Post by **khunjeng** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 8:29 pm

99% thorw out bearing as Ben has said...base don your desciption. Its annoying but not the end of the world.

some clutches will rattle..i.e. a twin plate...but I guess urs is a std one so i assume its the throw out..

Post by **Bennoz** » Wed Jan 10, 2007 8:32 am

Yeah ^ It aint that urgent. You'll know when it becomes urgent, tapping noise turns to crunching noise - thats bad.

Cbrown1986 · Post by **Cbrown1986** » Wed Jan 10, 2007 9:16 am

http://www.ftoaustralia.com/modules.php ... ic&t=10113

Have a read of this.. Is it noticable when you slow down using the gears?

messy · Post by **messy** » Wed Jan 10, 2007 9:44 pm

cool thanks, did u get urs fixed in the end?? if so cost or approx cost

Cbrown1986 · Post by **Cbrown1986** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 12:16 pm

It was booked in.. But I have lost my licence for 6 months so the car is sitting in the backyard under a tarp.. Which is wehre it'll probably stay for a couple of years i'd say.. Until I can be bothered getting rid of it..

I had it booked in at bridgestone and he guaranteed that in the worst case scenario, it would be no more than 1300. Only because they were unsure of the fto and labour costs..

But was putting a neew clutch kit in, throwout bearing, machining the flywheel etc etc..

messy · Post by **messy** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 1:27 pm

oh your poor fto sitting under the tarp.. give it some loveeee!

ill have to take mine in and get it quoted then- there goes my holiday savings!

Cbrown1986 · Post by **Cbrown1986** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 2:31 pm

Nah, cant give it some love at the moment. It's unregistered plus i'm unlicenced.

Got done driving it the other day with a warrant in my name too... Now my brothers got a lot of fines in his name lol

. I love looking the same

Anyone wanna buy it? Brand new re-spray like 2 months old. It's black with multi coloured glitter through it. 17's, new headlights, big stereo..