Another Noise….

[EssexPorsche]

Hey Homeboy,
You are just not getting the breaks.
That sound clip was very short (I understand why), but by the time it had fired, and disengaged the starter it was very hard to pin-point the sound.

Was the noise rythmical- in time with the engine revs? Or was it random, like a pinball banging in different directions?

If it had rythm could it be crank related (shells/bearings) or even a piston picking up on a bore.

I ask as I have read that replacing the dual mass flywheel with a LWFW can have detrimental effects on other components if the are not lightened and balanced also?
So whilst everything you have just taken apart and reinstalled in the last 1000 miles might be tight- the issue could now be something deeper inside with something indirectly affects by the mods?
Rather than just something loose from on the new components?

Keep us updated buddy.

[woodsman]

you said;' it was definitely in the tranny' when I implored you to listen closely before taking 'er apart. I wonder if you could run the engine without the tranny in? then you'd know which it is. I know from first-hand experience that sounds travel and bounce off things in cars. Does the tranny look like it's been apart and if so , did they forget something?

[Homeboy981]

Originally Posted by woodsman

you said;' it was definitely in the tranny' when I implored you to listen closely before taking 'er apart. I wonder if you could run the engine without the tranny in? then you'd know which it is. I know from first-hand experience that sounds travel and bounce off things in cars. Does the tranny look like it's been apart and if so , did they forget something?

Hi Woodsman,

Can I run the engine without the tranny on? I need to put the flywheel on for starter to engage…but that is a possibility to try the old Dual mass FW and see IF it still make noise.

The tranny does not look like it has been rebuilt. Of course, I have heard that the LWFW can cause some issues, maybe it rattled the transmission to pieces? It is curious I first heard the noise between shifts and then 'out of gear' and now ALL THE TIME!

[Homeboy981]

Originally Posted by EssexPorsche

Hey Homeboy,
You are just not getting the breaks.
That sound clip was very short (I understand why), but by the time it had fired, and disengaged the starter it was very hard to pin-point the sound.

Was the noise rythmical- in time with the engine revs? Or was it random, like a pinball banging in different directions?

Thanks EssexPorsche,
I KNOW you were "Made to care by your Mum" but I appreciate the sentiment and the suggestions just the same. In fact, you should thank your Mum.

In answer to the one question about the noise being rythmical, it is not. It is like a pinball hitting different spots and being thrown around by centrifugal force. It certainly sounded like a loose nut rattling around. Guess that describes me now..although not funny IF you're the nut!