I have an 04 Forester xt that has a slight knocking noise in the lower rpm range of first gear. It starts to happen as the clutch is being engaged and the car starts to move forward. It is not very loud by any means, but I do not like it.
Anyone have similar problems? What can this be. The dealer replaced the clutch 300 miles ago.
Thanks
*NOTE* The noise is only present in the beginning of first gear. It isnt present in the higher rpm range of first or any other gear.
Loose mount? End Links? Throw out Bearing? Gear problem?
*****EDIT****** Fixed the problem. Car is great, quiet, perfect! I retightened the bolts that hold the downpipe to the chassis, loosened the front shifter stay bushings and re-torqued them to the factory spec(13 ft/lbs) and she is like new!
Please help!
Anyone have similar problems? What can this be. The dealer replaced the clutch 300 miles ago.
Thanks
*NOTE* The noise is only present in the beginning of first gear. It isnt present in the higher rpm range of first or any other gear.
Loose mount? End Links? Throw out Bearing? Gear problem?
*****EDIT****** Fixed the problem. Car is great, quiet, perfect! I retightened the bolts that hold the downpipe to the chassis, loosened the front shifter stay bushings and re-torqued them to the factory spec(13 ft/lbs) and she is like new!
Please help!