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GhostOutlaw · 01-21-2011, 11:46 PM

Driving an '11 m6 2LT/RS, about 10k miles on it. Since the mile i got it, new, though I have heard a weird rattle that can only be heard faintly in neutral without the clutch depressed.

Depressing the clutch makes the noise go away, and I don't hear it while driving.

Anyone know anything about this or have anything similar happen to them?

MaRoFreK · 01-21-2011, 11:56 PM

Isn't that the throwout bearing. Could be wrong but I'm pretty sure thats what that is. had the same problem in my 99 Silverado. If I'm wrong someone correct me.

Dmerk · 01-22-2011, 12:30 AM

Yep, I'm pretty sure it's that bearing too. Can't remember its exact name off the top of my head, but I had it go on a 325is I used to own. I'd say it's time for some warranty work! Sounds like a little rattle, or very faint grinding, particularly noticeable when idling. I just got used to being stopped with the clutch pressed in all the time to avoid the noise since my car was well out of warranty and I didn't want to pull the clutch apart.

Keep us posted!

Camaro21 · 01-22-2011, 09:53 AM

Throwout bearing is bad.. I had mine go out already. Here are a few pics of mine in pieces when it came out...

GhostOutlaw · 01-22-2011, 05:13 PM

Awesome info and great read guys. Sounds about right, I'll have the shops ge on it. Any tsb on this?

MillerTime · 01-22-2011, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by GhostOutlaw

Awesome info and great read guys. Sounds about right, I'll have the shops ge on it. Any tsb on this?

Had the same issue during my whole clutch sticking fiasco... you have to fight to get the tranny re-built. there are some threads on the clutch actuator being bad on a lot of the cars....but nothing on the throwout bearing that I'm aware of...

GhostOutlaw · 01-22-2011, 05:25 PM

Aside from tearing apart the trans and the noise, is there any other way to verify the issue?

And what does the fix involve. I kinda wanted a new factory hurst shifter instead of stock so if the repair involves a massive overhaul or work involving the stick I could maybe get them to replace at cost of product and labor factored into warranty cost.

Russell James · 01-22-2011, 05:28 PM

Have a trans technician put it up on a hoist. They will use a stethoscope to listen to where the noise is occuring. It should be fairly obvious with a stethoscope if the noise is in the trans or bell housing area.

GhostOutlaw · 01-22-2011, 05:38 PM

I'd do it myself but I'm not putting my 250$ steth on my car, it's reserved for people.

Ivas · 01-22-2011, 08:57 PM

It's normal to have some clutch chatter in neutral when not depressing the pedal. Don't sweat it, my friend.

camaro5 · 01-22-2011, 09:26 PM

Any experienced tech would immediately change the throwout bearing. Basics.

mad@gm · 01-25-2011, 08:09 AM

My SS does the same thing, can't hear any noise until the trans warms up, noise is getting worse but as Im told its "operating as designed" "normal noise", wrong, good bearings don't make loud noises as they heat up, only a defective bearing will.

Skyblu · 01-25-2011, 02:22 PM

had the same , the dealer replaced my whole tranny at 8500 miles.It started out a small noise and then got really excessive, first they told me they were ordering parts then they said whole new tranny instead. Have almost 19,000 on it now no noise.

01-21-2011, 11:46 PM	#1
GhostOutlaw Drives: Black 2011 2LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 282	Weird Trans/Clutch Rattle Driving an '11 m6 2LT/RS, about 10k miles on it. Since the mile i got it, new, though I have heard a weird rattle that can only be heard faintly in neutral without the clutch depressed. Depressing the clutch makes the noise go away, and I don't hear it while driving. Anyone know anything about this or have anything similar happen to them?

01-21-2011, 11:56 PM	#2
MaRoFreK Drives: IOM 1SS w/factory Hurst Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Buckhannon, West Virginia Posts: 721	Isn't that the throwout bearing. Could be wrong but I'm pretty sure thats what that is. had the same problem in my 99 Silverado. If I'm wrong someone correct me. __________________ "Success is following the pattern of life one enjoys most." Stainless works Catback with Flowmaster Single Chamber Mufflers, Vararam, Factory Hurst, SLP SS emblems, SLP Skip Shift Last edited by MaRoFreK; 01-22-2011 at 10:09 AM.

01-22-2011, 09:53 AM	#4
Camaro21 Drives: SOLD - 2013 M6 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 5,041 View My Garage	Throwout bearing is bad.. I had mine go out already. Here are a few pics of mine in pieces when it came out... Attached Images

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01-22-2011, 12:30 AM	#3
Dmerk Drives: 2010 RY Camaro LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 101	Yep, I'm pretty sure it's that bearing too. Can't remember its exact name off the top of my head, but I had it go on a 325is I used to own. I'd say it's time for some warranty work! Sounds like a little rattle, or very faint grinding, particularly noticeable when idling. I just got used to being stopped with the clutch pressed in all the time to avoid the noise since my car was well out of warranty and I didn't want to pull the clutch apart. Keep us posted!

01-22-2011, 05:13 PM	#5
GhostOutlaw Drives: Black 2011 2LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 282	Awesome info and great read guys. Sounds about right, I'll have the shops ge on it. Any tsb on this?

01-22-2011, 05:25 PM	#7
GhostOutlaw Drives: Black 2011 2LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 282	Aside from tearing apart the trans and the noise, is there any other way to verify the issue? And what does the fix involve. I kinda wanted a new factory hurst shifter instead of stock so if the repair involves a massive overhaul or work involving the stick I could maybe get them to replace at cost of product and labor factored into warranty cost.

01-22-2011, 05:28 PM	#8
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,483	Have a trans technician put it up on a hoist. They will use a stethoscope to listen to where the noise is occuring. It should be fairly obvious with a stethoscope if the noise is in the trans or bell housing area.

01-22-2011, 05:38 PM	#9
GhostOutlaw Drives: Black 2011 2LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 282	I'd do it myself but I'm not putting my 250$ steth on my car, it's reserved for people.

01-22-2011, 08:57 PM	#10
Ivas el Ruco Drives: 2010 Camaro SS (now runnin' TENS ) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fontana, CA Posts: 7,388	It's normal to have some clutch chatter in neutral when not depressing the pedal. Don't sweat it, my friend.

01-22-2011, 09:26 PM	#11
camaro5 Drives: X-15 Velocipede Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SW Florida Posts: 4,637	Any experienced tech would immediately change the throwout bearing. Basics.

01-25-2011, 08:09 AM	#12
mad@gm Drives: was a 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: north carolina Posts: 169	My SS does the same thing, can't hear any noise until the trans warms up, noise is getting worse but as Im told its "operating as designed" "normal noise", wrong, good bearings don't make loud noises as they heat up, only a defective bearing will.

01-25-2011, 02:22 PM	#13
Skyblu Drives: 2010 Aqua blue 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 993	had the same , the dealer replaced my whole tranny at 8500 miles.It started out a small noise and then got really excessive, first they told me they were ordering parts then they said whole new tranny instead. Have almost 19,000 on it now no noise.