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Old 05-20-2012, 09:25 PM   #1
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986 ticking in first gear from 1-3k rpm

Hi,

Hope someone can diagnose this problem I've been having recently. There is a ticking coming from the rear of my boxster when i accelerate in first gear from about 1000-3000rpm the best I can liken it to is the sound of having a playing card stuck in the spokes of a bicycle rim. The sound is not present if I just rev my engine when not in gear, or if I take off from second gear. Only in first gear..

anyone have any ideas or have experienced something similar?

Thanks!
Richard

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Old 05-21-2012, 06:37 PM   #2
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1) If you roll down a hill in neutral is the sound still there?

2) There could be a chip on the 1st drive gear.

3) Check to see if there is any damage to your driveshaft rubber boots - if there's a tear and water / debris got in, the bearing(s) could be on the way out.....

Of course, it could be something simple like a stone embedded in your tyre or brake disc, but if it only happens in 1st gear probably not......
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Old 05-22-2012, 04:28 AM   #3
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Does the noise speed raise and fall with RPM? I'll guess noisy valve.

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