Muther Trucker Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 anyone got any ideas what might be causing a really annoying rattle on my defender?? i know this might seem like a "how long is a piece of string" question, but here goes... its a sharp metallic rattle. it only does it when the engine is idling, either warm or cold. you can hear it really loud in the cab, but not in the engine bay or under the car (could be getting masked by the engine noise) if you press the clutch pedal it goes. if you increase the engine revs slightly it goes. any ideas where to start???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Homba Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 Hi mate i had a rattle like that turned out to be the gearstick was loose might be worth a check. cheers Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 Yup, had that before on a gearstick, if you hold your hand on the gear stick does it stop rattling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Brock Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 Clutch plate springs ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scube Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 Clutch thrust bearing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marks 110 Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 Clutch thrust bearing? Also had the gearstick rattle but it was fairly obvious. Thread in gear knob was so worn I had to 'glue' it with silicone. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyLee Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 Clutch plate springs ! seconded , we see it from time to time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 last sub title inn the manual gearbox FAQ section clutch friction plate spring rattle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 If the noise stops when you press the clutch pedal - even lightly, then it's likely to be the thrust bearing. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muther Trucker Posted April 16, 2010 Author Share Posted April 16, 2010 thanks for all the replies guys... i fired it up and checked the gearlever - although the knob does need "glueing" back on, its not that... which is unfortunate, cos i have a feeling that would have been the easiest to fix... Western, from your link, am i right in thinking that if it is the clutch springs theres not much i can do about it except turn the stereo up and learn to live with it, but its not likely to leave me stranded by the roadside??? Les it does stop if i just slightly press the clutch pedal, is there any other ways to check the thrust bearing? and is it a big job to do??? thanks again guys!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Gearbox off I'm afraid - whichever it turns out to be. A worn thrust bearing will be obvious once you remove it. I've never come across the clutch spring rattle before though. If it is as Dave Ashcroft says it might be, then there's no need to remove the gearbox at all - just live with it. Thrust bearings can be fairly noisy for years without ever getting worse (or better, for that matter). There will be a difference between the two noises though I think. Clutch spring will chatter, but a worn thrust bearing makes a rushing noise and will do it at any engine speed as long as the clutch pedal is not pressed. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicks90 Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 i have a simillar rattle in mine - r380 box - and when the clutch was changed it was noticed that the input shaft had a little play in it allowing a rattle. depress the clutch and all is well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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