clickety clackety sound when clutch not depressed

nashtyboy · 02-15-2011, 09:04 PM

Hey guys, started hearing a new sound tonight from towards the front of the car whenever I don't have the clutch pedal depressed. This is most obvious at idle (e.g. at a light). Sort of hard to describe, but sounds like something spinning real fast is clicking against something multiple times per second. If I push in the clutch, the sound goes away.

Anyone ever had anything like this? I have an 09 with 8000 miles. Thanks.

jaycz · 02-15-2011, 10:32 PM

Tranmission in neutral with the clutch out, I'm pretty sure you are hearing the gears in the transmission free spin. This is normal. As you say, the noise goes away when you have the clutch in.

Red__Zed · 02-15-2011, 11:33 PM

If you're talking when you're in neutral, it's just the input shaft free spinning.

370Z Purist · 02-16-2011, 12:54 AM

There's quite a lot of sounds to this car.

bigrob126 · 02-16-2011, 02:13 AM

Probably too new, but could be a throw out bearing as well.

nashtyboy · 02-16-2011, 07:32 AM

Yes its only when in neutral with clutch out, sorry should have clarified. What concerns me is I hadn't heard it until last night and I think I would have noticed something this loud when warming it up in the driveway, etc. Maybe I'll do a YouTube of it when I get a chance, see what you guys think...

Red__Zed · 02-16-2011, 09:04 AM

^ we all have the same noise. Totally normal.

jaycz · 02-16-2011, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nashtyboy

Yes its only when in neutral with clutch out, sorry should have clarified. What concerns me is I hadn't heard it until last night and I think I would have noticed something this loud when warming it up in the driveway, etc. Maybe I'll do a YouTube of it when I get a chance, see what you guys think...

Transmission oil is cold so it will be quite. Once the oil heats up you will hear it more.

02-15-2011, 09:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
nashtyboy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Raleigh Posts: 24 Drives: 09 Yellow 370Z Rep Power: 15	clickety clackety sound when clutch not depressed Hey guys, started hearing a new sound tonight from towards the front of the car whenever I don't have the clutch pedal depressed. This is most obvious at idle (e.g. at a light). Sort of hard to describe, but sounds like something spinning real fast is clicking against something multiple times per second. If I push in the clutch, the sound goes away. Anyone ever had anything like this? I have an 09 with 8000 miles. Thanks.

02-16-2011, 12:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
370Z Purist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Zion, Illinois Posts: 1,873 Drives: '09 370Z-T BS M6 Rep Power: 19	There's quite a lot of sounds to this car. __________________ -Phil "Since one of my brake light bulbs just went out, the forum told me that my piston rings are about to blow."

02-16-2011, 02:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
bigrob126 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 134 Drives: 2009 370Z Sport Auto Rep Power: 15	Probably too new, but could be a throw out bearing as well. __________________ Rob

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02-15-2011, 10:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
jaycz Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 189 Drives: 09 370z Tour Red 6MT Rep Power: 15	Tranmission in neutral with the clutch out, I'm pretty sure you are hearing the gears in the transmission free spin. This is normal. As you say, the noise goes away when you have the clutch in.

02-15-2011, 11:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	If you're talking when you're in neutral, it's just the input shaft free spinning.

02-16-2011, 07:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
nashtyboy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Raleigh Posts: 24 Drives: 09 Yellow 370Z Rep Power: 15	Yes its only when in neutral with clutch out, sorry should have clarified. What concerns me is I hadn't heard it until last night and I think I would have noticed something this loud when warming it up in the driveway, etc. Maybe I'll do a YouTube of it when I get a chance, see what you guys think...

02-16-2011, 09:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	^ we all have the same noise. Totally normal.