Rotational Clicking, Only When in Gear.

[ryanjboutin]

Got a new (to me) 1999 Boxster 5 spd recently. 166k miles.
Had a PPI done on it, returned with needing new LCA's and basic oil change (oil condition was good, no metal).

However, I noticed a rotational clicking coming from the left rear.
It sounds like a rock stuck in a tire, but that's just how it sounds.

The noise is only present when the vehicle is in gear.
Push clutch pedal in, no noise.
Let clutch pedal out while in first gear, noise is present.
Let clutch pedal out while in neutral, no noise.
Noise pitch varies with vehicle speed.
Braking introduces no additional noises.

Will be approximately a month before I can look at it at home.
Hoping to shed some light on the subject before taking it to a mechanic.
Found threads on other noises, but nothing this specific.



Thanks for the insight.