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Old 08-01-2011, 01:10 PM   #31 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Vaughanabe13 View Post
When you press the clutch in to disengage, do you hear any noises at all, mechanically speaking? I don't hear anything with the windows up but when I have the windows down and sound off I can hear the clutch make a clicking noise or something and since I'm a manual noob I'm not sure if that's normal or not. I'm assuming it's normal.
I think many 370's make a "clatter" sound when you disengage under load - for example in first gear, slowing down and not touching the gas. Apparently it's normal for this car. The way to avoid it is to press the clutch in gently, rather than just stomping on it. Ease it down through the engagement point the same way as if you were trying to start in first gear. After a few weeks you will be able to predict when you need to disengage in this manner.
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