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Do I have a problem with my clutch...?

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GDawg

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I notice a "whooshing" sound when I start my car (especially when my top is down). It's constant after the engine is running. Once I put my foot on the clutch the sound changes but it is still there. It's very noticable. Today I started my car and could hear the "sucking air" sound. Once I pushed in my clutch which would usually quiet the noise slightly, I could hear a slight "clanking" sound. The typical "marbles in a can" sound. It's not real loud but it's there. I think it has something to do with the clutch cause when I push it in, the sound changes pitch and volume. What do you think? I am ready to take her in to an autoshop.
 
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Could just be your intake but I'd guess that it's time for a fluid change and fill in the tranny. A T45 will rattle noticably at idle if the fluid is low. Also your throw-out bearing could be ready to pack it in.
 

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I think I have the same thing going on with my tranny. I thought it was the TOB but I looked at it (small opening in trans) and nothing looked out of wack. Mine makes different sounds that are difficult to describe but the clutch engages fine. I am thinking I need a fluid change since it's never had one and it's a 98 (69,000 miles).

What are the best recommended brands (and weight) of fluid to use in the T45?
 

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I use synchromesh, and it is amazing.
 

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Does the T45 need friction modifier? What weight too? (not trying to hijack your thread GDawg)

Oh and when do you have the "marbles in a can" sound? Clutch engaged or disengaged?
 

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DTNODYA said:
Does the T45 need friction modifier? What weight too? (not trying to hijack your thread GDawg)

Oh and when do you have the "marbles in a can" sound? Clutch engaged or disengaged?
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disengaged... pedal pushed in.

Mines a '98 with 69,000 miles on it. Maybe I just need a fluid change. That would be cool.
 
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