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1K views 18 replies 4 participants last post by  Dirtyharry77 
#1 ·
Hi can anyone help?

My R53 coopS has started a fast but quiet rattle on idle, when I dip the clutch in neutral in standstill it dissappears?

Any ideas?

Thanks in advance

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#6 ·
It means taking the box out I'm afraid. Modmini covers this in one of his youtube videos if you fancy having a go at it yourself. It could simply be a failed thrust bearing (it does happen) or maybe something else but you won't know until you get the box out
 
#8 ·
I'd get someone to cast their eye over it asap because if the thrust bearing shyts itself then you won't be able to drive the car and it could cause more damage. Did the clutch get fitted by a garage? Usually they offer some sort of guarantee, at least a year I'd imagine?
 
#15 ·
The garage who fitted the new clutch/dmf picked up on the fact that there was a noise but looking at the receipt they haven't investigated it. The box will have to come out for further inspection/ investigation I'm afraid to get this resolved

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#17 ·
Thanks so much for the direct diagnosis Sean!

Your spot on, I rang a recommended transmission specialist here in Bristol and he has booked me in for next week for a free check up.

He has quoted me if worse case senorio 800 for a full refurbished box all in..

But he did state it could be something else..he reeled of a few things it could be that need ruling out.

The thing is the problem is in fact intermittent and I think is worse after a long drive or engine is warm.

But anyway sean thanks for the help pal..big help.

Jay

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#18 ·
Your welcome dirtyharry. It could be something really simple like a guide tube but I didn't want to throw ideas into your head because at this stage we can only speculate. I personally don't think it's anything serious but your doing the right thing and having it seen to rather than ignore the fault. Keep us updated buddy [emoji6]

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