Lars Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 I hear a rapid, steady tick or knock that I can also feel in the stick shift of my 5-speed '98 Outback--in all gears and at all speeds--audible probably 80% of the time. Seems to be some slight slipping in the clutch as well. Is this a recognizable problem? Any ideas as to what it might be? Thanks much. ML Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 sounds like something else but how is the gear oil in the trans? what does pushing clutch pedal in while moving do to the noise? does it go away at idle or coasting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Does it make the noise when sitting still but not in gear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars Posted December 9, 2011 Author Share Posted December 9, 2011 sounds like something else but how is the gear oil in the trans? That is a good question. At the risk of revealing my ignorance, I'm not sure where or how to check that? I know where the motor oil is, but I haven't yet located the transmission oil. what does pushing clutch pedal in while moving do to the noise? I hadn't really thought about this, so after seeing your question, I tried it out on the way home from work. If I coast with the clutch in, no noise. If I rev the engine with the clutch in, a little bit of that same noise. does it go away at idle or coasting? Yes. What I was able to determine on the way home is this: the noise is at its worst when A) RPMs are increasing while the car is in motion and in gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Does it make the noise when sitting still but not in gear?that's what my last question was supposed to say, thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars Posted December 9, 2011 Author Share Posted December 9, 2011 Does it make the noise when sitting still but not in gear? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Yes. What I was able to determine on the way home is this: the noise is at its worst when A) RPMs are increasing while the car is in motion and in gear. that sounds like an inner DOJ joint is bad. that is the inner joint on the front CV axles. do you ever have any vibrations at all while accelerating hard? have you ever had: 1. a busted inner boot? 2. aftermarket axles installed? if yes to either of those two then there's a good chance the axle is causing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars Posted December 9, 2011 Author Share Posted December 9, 2011 Grossgary, thanks for your responses. that sounds like an inner DOJ joint is bad. that is the inner joint on the front CV axles. do you ever have any vibrations at all while accelerating hard? Vibration is not quite the right description of this sound. It's sharp, distinct, rhythmic, and steady--not loose, like I think of a vibration. And no, hard acceleration does not produce more of the sound than mild acceleration. have you ever had: 1. a busted inner boot? No, not me, but I bought the car a few months ago (@ 125,000 miles), so I don't know prior to that. 2. aftermarket axles installed? if yes to either of those two then there's a good chance the axle is causing it. Same answer. Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Transmission gear oil dipstick is on the passengers side below the intake hose. Drain plug is underneath behind the engine plug. I'd have a look at the axle, can you post a picture and we might be able to tell by looking at the axle cup color or boot bands. AFtermarket axles are notoriously problematic and have issues right out of the box or at any time down the road. I've seen the exact issue you're talking about - vibrations are more common in my experience but noises...or any other failure for that matter...never surprise me with aftermarket axle failure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars Posted December 9, 2011 Author Share Posted December 9, 2011 Transmission gear oil dipstick is on the passengers side below the intake hose. Drain plug is underneath behind the engine plug. I'd have a look at the axle, can you post a picture and we might be able to tell by looking at the axle cup color or boot bands. AFtermarket axles are notoriously problematic and have issues right out of the box or at any time down the road. I've seen the exact issue you're talking about - vibrations are more common in my experience but noises...or any other failure for that matter...never surprise me with aftermarket axle failure. I hope to find the transmission oil Saturday morning. I'll see if I can get a picture of the axle as well. Any directions for how to shoot it? I'm afraid I don't know what the axle cup or the boot bands are, but I'm guessing that you want to see where the axle gets close to the wheel(s)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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