mfnick Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Hi guys, after a little help please. Recently I've just noticed a metallic grinding noise when putting my foot down while under 2k revs - mainly in fourth when accelerating past 30mph. And when just lifting off completely and letting the car roll at slightly higher revs. Doesn't make it any other time and even just cruising at those revs it's fine, only when accelerating. I'm thinking it might be a heat shield but not sure. I also only noticed it a couple of days after getting the cambelt changed. Might be a coincidence but who knows. Any ideas? Also when making manoeuvres at very low speed - basically stopping at starting, say like a 3 point turn I keep hearing a odd clunking noise. Sounds like its from the rear suspension which I hear is a common fault but its had Coilovers put on it all round (was one of the things I checked on purchasing) so I'm not sure it's that. Again, any ideas please? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Hi mate if you could get a video/ Rec the sound be helpful I know Ash007ks in your area is on about holding a meet at a garage in your area might be worth having words with him about who has the garage I take it he builds and repairs Subarus and local too ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfnick Posted September 22, 2013 Author Share Posted September 22, 2013 Hi mate, I tried but the sound didnt pick up in the video. Ill try again when I get chance. Oh, and just done some more research on the clunking noise on the Coilovers and it seems its a very common complaint with BCs so not too worried about that now. Especially since mine isnt anywhere near as bad as some peoples from what im reading. Just worried about the grind now. Yea I'm hoping to go to that meet so ill have a word. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 The grinding might be Clutch chatter,Flywheel after market one if you have changed it from an OEM, Oil change due (I'm just guessing ;) ) Diff is possible. And I've already had to pull out from the meet up :( had some issue's myself :( (sniff sniff) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggs Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 i was going to say diff issues, i'e not done a cam belt on a scoob yet but i know some cars have auto tensioners and some have manual, i have known people to over tighten a manual tensioner before and get funny noise when driving, might be worth a bit of research on that side of things, at least if it's an auto tensioner it rules that out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfnick Posted September 25, 2013 Author Share Posted September 25, 2013 Well, I got this checked out by the guys over at Scoobyclinic since that's where I got the cambelt done. Turns out its a gearbox bearing so nothing to do with that anyway haha! Just a bit of a coincidence. But they told me not to worry about it yet. It's quiet (he couldn't hear it at first) and only happens when labouring it a bit. Nowhere near as bad as some others they have in which are still running fine at much higher power and the cost of stripping the gearbox and sorting it (well over £1000!!!) isn't worth it while its like this. Bit gutted but hey ho. Not going to change anything really, ill just make sure to put a bit of money away for if/when it becomes a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 You may want to consider changing the gearbox oil and putting in an additive to help with lowering friction 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfnick Posted September 25, 2013 Author Share Posted September 25, 2013 What kind of additive would you recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash007ks Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Nick Sc are very good at giving you the worst news, they mapped my car and told me the turbo had gone and tried to force a billet turbo down my neck, turns out the laddo had forgot to attach the boost solenoid, I can have a word with my mate and can pop down this weekend and get him to check it over for you if you like but I can assure you last time I asked it wasn't a grand for a rebuild lol. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 I would oil change like Jay said and add http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290976887438?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 I've not tried it myself so don't know how good it is but been told it is good stuff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Yes that stuff would be the type of thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfnick Posted September 26, 2013 Author Share Posted September 26, 2013 Awesome. Ordered! Thanks :) And Jay, yea that would be mint thanks. Have to say I'm surprised by that with SC since I've heard mostly positive things. But yea, would definitely like a 2nd opinion now. Ill get the gearbox oil changed anyway though. May as well do the diff oil while I'm at it too. :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggs Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 i always use slick50 additives for issues with parts, i've used oil additive, steering rack additive and gearbox additive, i can say that each one has far exceeded my expectations, it's dearer than most but i think well worth the extra cash 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfnick Posted October 19, 2013 Author Share Posted October 19, 2013 Hey guys, thought id give you a little update on this. First of all - massive thanks to Ash for your help and advice mate! Ive taken it to Martin at 5heffield 5ubaru 5ervices today for the 2nd opinion and a major service. Cant recommend him enough. Absolutely top lad and a top job was carried out. Honestly Id highly recommend him to anyone. Also found out he's had his hands on my car before too. Back in 2005 he did a service on it when he worked for Montys Subaru in Sheff. Small world! Now onto the grind - no longer believe it to be a gearbox issue at all! :D He found the heat shield on the turbo downpipe is very loose, we believe that's all it is. He's moved it slightly (difficult access) and wedged it a bit and the grind/rattle has stopped! Its still loose and needs sorting ASAP due to it being near the steering rod which it could jam if it manages to spin itself round. Didn't have time today but itll be going back within the next couple of weeks to get done. But hopefully that's all it is. Oh and after this service, it feels awesome! Just smoother, brakes bite harder and just feels more responsive. All for a very reasonable price. Good day all round! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash007ks Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 I spoke to Martin and he told me the good bews :) glad hes managed to sort it for you and it turned out to be alot cheaper than a certain garages gearbox rebuild shout haha :). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfnick Posted October 19, 2013 Author Share Posted October 19, 2013 Haha yep, loads cheaper! Also found I could have gotten the cambelt with all idlers - not just a couple - changed with him for almost half the price I paid at ScoobyClinic too. Damn it! Oh well, live and learn eh? Thanks again for your help Ash. Im sure Martin will be thanking you too. He'll be getting a lot of business and money from me from now on :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash007ks Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Haha cheers mate, to be honest i only found him because the quote i got from clinic was 3x what he wanted, also thats where the meet is at his garage :) and definitely live and learn mate, but atleast you just saved nearly 1k for rebuild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Good to hear should get him to pop on Ash be welcome here I will get my car booked in soon I had to drive to Doncaster and back today in it slipping really bad now :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggs Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Yeh sounds like a good bloke, glad it's sorted with no major costs involved, if you could get him on here ash we could possibly get some business for him, I'm happy to use a garage that comes highly recommended even if it's not just up the road, it's hard to find a decent trustworthy model specific mechanic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash007ks Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 He's a bit of a technophobe i think haha, i dont mind finding prices out for you guys, and there is nothing in it for me before anyones says :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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