Mazda Miata: Drive train sound

Read SpOck's thread in Miata.net if you haven't already. He has tried
almost everything so far and hasn't figured it out as far as I know. He
thinks it is something in the differential if I recall.
http://forum.miata.net/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=5;t=033311

"Leon van Dommelen" <net> wrote in message
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Thanks for the link Mike. It seems very relevant.

Too many people with the mysterious sound problem (including me)
having recent clutch changes. Apparently this all only popped up
when Ford management came up with the new (cheaper?) clutch plates.

I am guessing either the thicker clutch material causes drive train
parts to touch elsewhere, or the clutch "judder" (stutter?) somehow
manages to damage something in the drive train on older miatas.

Anyway, my clutch rebuild will be rebuild with a nonMazda clutch.

Leon

"Mike" <comedy> wrote:
 

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If the sound goes away when the clutch pedal is depressed, try pressing on
the pedal gradually to see where in the pedal travel the noise stops.

I suggest this because I've had throwout bearings make some very odd noises
and the slightest pressure on the pedal can shut them up.



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