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Stationary Tapping noise
Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 12:18 am
by messy
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
Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 11:13 am
by jonowong
tappets!
Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 11:22 am
by scarecrow
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.
Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 11:24 am
by messy
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?!?!
Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2007 9:37 am
by Bennoz
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?
Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2007 2:55 pm
by messy
yes, sound will stop when i press clutch in.
Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2007 3:24 pm
by Bennoz
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.
Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2007 4:25 pm
by scarecrow
messy wrote:its a 5spd man. i have a clutch
There are 5 speed automatic (tiptronic) FTO's to mate
Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2007 4:30 pm
by johhny
i think its the clutch cos my integra did it too....same problem....
Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2007 6:19 pm
by messy
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?
Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2007 8:29 pm
by khunjeng
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..
Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 8:32 am
by Bennoz
Yeah ^ It aint that urgent. You'll know when it becomes urgent, tapping noise turns to crunching noise - thats bad.
Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 9:16 am
by Cbrown1986
http://www.ftoaustralia.com/modules.php ... ic&t=10113
Have a read of this.. Is it noticable when you slow down using the gears?
Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 9:44 pm
by messy
cool thanks, did u get urs fixed in the end?? if so cost or approx cost
Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 12:16 pm
by Cbrown1986
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..
Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 1:27 pm
by messy
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!
Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 2:31 pm
by Cbrown1986
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..