SCCS2K

Guys, my car creaks/clicks really bad as it starts rolling (i.e. as the clutch engages), forward or backward. (It's more than just one or two pops though. More of a crunch of, say, 6-10 sounds, some of which can be noticeably louder.)

Now, before you tell me to search, there have been a million posts, etc. I know all that.

I did the 220lb.ft retorque a while ago...no better. I assumed maybe it was the clutch then.

I installed a new clutch a week ago...no better. Maybe even worse!

So, my question - what ELSE can have these symptoms? Diff? Axles?

Thanks! Sorry for

MitsukillinS2K

where does it sound like its coming from that would help narrow it down. It could possibly be your axles. Listen to it a little more and let us know where you think the sound is coming from or get someone to drive the car around a parking lot or something and see if you can hear it any better

FISH22

Does it sound like twigs snapping?

There's a chance you were too late on the re-torque and there has been some damage done to the hub or bearing, or possibly both. Don't quote me on that, but that's what happened to me on my AP1 and has happened to quite a few people here also.

MitsukillinS2K

when did that happen to you Pete? Dont remember you mentioning that. You know I didnt even think about the hubs cause my old Si did the same thing



Oh BTW a little off topic...Hows that watch goin Pete

FISH22

Happened on a trip back to Virginia from Chicago back in 06. I had the dealer re-torque and grease everything, but sure enough, the sound came back after a couple days.

MitsukillinS2K

Damn.

TubeDriver

Regrease the axle splines. Hub has to be pulled to do this properly.

SCCS2K

Thanks for all the replies, I generally don't like having to do the "diagnose my problem for me" threads, but I was mystified, especially after doing the clutch!

It sounds like it's coming from the drivetrain somewhere. Anywhere from the driveshaft back I'd say is where it sounds like, couldn't really narrow down any better.

It also happens when in gear and moving, but letting off the gas. That's usually just a single click though.

FISH22 - yeah, "twigs snapping" is pretty accurate actually. What was the fix for the damaged hubs/bearings in that case?

TubeDriver - any more info on the splines? I'll research as well.

Thanks guys!

FISH22

Well, I ordered both a new hub and bearing assembly. Planned on replacing both just to be safe. I ended up trading the car in for an 06 S2k so I never got around to it.

Soul Coughing

how mcuh did you spend on the parts? I could probably have a friend do the pressing!