Throw out bearing problems???

**Turninconcepts.com** · 03-09-2008, 03:14 PM

I have noticed noise from what I think is my throwout bearing after starting the car when it is bone cold. It sounds like a rotational grinding noise and only happens with the clutch out. When I put the clutch in it goes away. It has been doing this for about two or three weeks. After a minute or so the noise goes away completely. I have about 1600 miles on the car currently. I really don't want to have to swap the damn TO bearing as it's such a PIA.

Anyone else getting any noises like this?

Tony

sleepyhead · 03-09-2008, 03:38 PM

yes me to, though I have no idea what it is. To me it sounded like something was vibrating. I can hear it when I start the car up in the morning.

nautique196 · 03-09-2008, 03:43 PM

throw out bearing will whine when u push the clutch in. if your clutch pedal is misadjusted and its slightly touching the pp, then it could do that, but i would think it wouldnt go away.

**Turninconcepts.com** · 03-09-2008, 03:55 PM

Could the signs be reversed if it is a pull type instead of push? I haven't taken it apart yet so I don't know. Wonder how many other examples of this are out there?

Tony

rj45 · 03-09-2008, 04:33 PM

Mine does the same thing.. it rattles at idle, goes away when I push in the clutch, and is silent when the car warms up.

Does the STi have a single mass flywheel in there? That could be the reason. Single mass flywheels do transmit noise at idle, though it usually doesn't go away when the car gets warm (AFAIK).

ssauer2004 · 03-09-2008, 04:42 PM

Mine does the same thing.

mofoSTI · 03-09-2008, 05:03 PM

Mine too

**Turninconcepts.com** · 03-09-2008, 05:13 PM

Ok, so this is starting to seem "normal". Not that I like that. Anyone reported it to Subaru to see what they say?

Tony

Edvig · 03-09-2008, 05:49 PM

I hear the same sound too. It would be good to know what it is.

***Digitalfiend*** · 03-09-2008, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turninconcepts.com

I have noticed noise from what I think is my throwout bearing after starting the car when it is bone cold. It sounds like a rotational grinding noise and only happens with the clutch out. When I put the clutch in it goes away. It has been doing this for about two or three weeks. After a minute or so the noise goes away completely. I have about 1600 miles on the car currently. I really don't want to have to swap the damn TO bearing as it's such a PIA.

Anyone else getting any noises like this?

Tony

I had this in my '05 and it annoyed the hell out of me. It only seemed to happen when the car had been sitting for a bit in the cold. When starting up the car it would make a slight squealing noise and even the lightest pressure on the clutch pedal would stop the noise. Subaru replaced the entire clutch under warranty and the issue never came back (iirc).

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turninconcepts.com

Could the signs be reversed if it is a pull type instead of push? I haven't taken it apart yet so I don't know. Wonder how many other examples of this are out there?

Tony

I'm pretty sure only the '04-'05 was a pull-type. Starting in '06 I believe Subaru went to a push-type.

Mediumturbo · 03-09-2008, 10:16 PM

Mine doesn't make this noise. If i were you guys i would get it checked out.

pwn · 03-10-2008, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Mediumturbo

Mine doesn't make this noise. If i were you guys i would get it checked out.

lol. me thinks that was the "oh ****" moment.

Anyone give SOA a call yet?

UturnSTi · 03-10-2008, 11:17 AM

Mine has the same noise.

jarvis210 · 03-10-2008, 11:38 AM

When i had about 20k miles on my 04 i had this problem and i took it to the dealer and they replaced the throwout bearing.

flatthump · 03-10-2008, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turninconcepts.com

Could the signs be reversed if it is a pull type instead of push? I haven't taken it apart yet so I don't know. Wonder how many other examples of this are out there?

Tony

Do you have an aftermarket clutch? This problem has been documented on Nasioc before, I think there is a big thread about it.

There are a lot of things it could be imo. I think it has a lot to do with the way the throwout bearing mounts to the clutch fork. Something is always touching in that area.

Anyways, Both of my friends (Who have aftermarket clutches have this problem). On one of the cars, I really lubed up the clutch fork guide rod and clutch fork to throwout bearing and the car made no rattles for weeks. Then one day it started up.

03-09-2008, 03:14 PM	#1
Turninconcepts.com Authorized Vendor Car: 04/08STI 95SVX 86E30 Posts: 5,342 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2003 Trader Rating: (53)	Throw out bearing problems??? I have noticed noise from what I think is my throwout bearing after starting the car when it is bone cold. It sounds like a rotational grinding noise and only happens with the clutch out. When I put the clutch in it goes away. It has been doing this for about two or three weeks. After a minute or so the noise goes away completely. I have about 1600 miles on the car currently. I really don't want to have to swap the damn TO bearing as it's such a PIA. Anyone else getting any noises like this? Tony This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-09-2008, 03:38 PM	#2
sleepyhead Silver Member Car: OBP 08 STI Fav Mod: AccessPort Location: NJ Posts: 94 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Throw out bearing problems??? yes me to, though I have no idea what it is. To me it sounded like something was vibrating. I can hear it when I start the car up in the morning.

03-09-2008, 03:43 PM	#3
nautique196 Amateur STI Driver Car: 99 Civic POS Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: T-hizzle, NC Posts: 20 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Throw out bearing problems??? throw out bearing will whine when u push the clutch in. if your clutch pedal is misadjusted and its slightly touching the pp, then it could do that, but i would think it wouldnt go away.

03-09-2008, 03:55 PM	#4
Turninconcepts.com Authorized Vendor Car: 04/08STI 95SVX 86E30 Posts: 5,342 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2003 Trader Rating: (53)	Re: Throw out bearing problems??? Could the signs be reversed if it is a pull type instead of push? I haven't taken it apart yet so I don't know. Wonder how many other examples of this are out there? Tony

03-09-2008, 04:33 PM	#5
rj45 Junior STI Driver Car: Silver '08 STi w/BBS Fav Mod: WC Lathe Werks Copolymer Sphere Shift Knob Posts: 91 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Throw out bearing problems??? Mine does the same thing.. it rattles at idle, goes away when I push in the clutch, and is silent when the car warms up. Does the STi have a single mass flywheel in there? That could be the reason. Single mass flywheels do transmit noise at idle, though it usually doesn't go away when the car gets warm (AFAIK).

03-09-2008, 04:42 PM	#6
ssauer2004 Junior STI Driver Car: 2008 SSM Sti Fav Mod: Just Getting Started..... Location: R.I Posts: 189 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Throw out bearing problems??? Mine does the same thing.

03-09-2008, 05:03 PM	#7
mofoSTI Spec C Club Car: 08 STI,sr20det 510 Fav Mod: boob job for wife Location: springtuckey, OR Posts: 2,486 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Throw out bearing problems??? Mine too

03-09-2008, 05:13 PM	#8
Turninconcepts.com Authorized Vendor Car: 04/08STI 95SVX 86E30 Posts: 5,342 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2003 Trader Rating: (53)	Re: Throw out bearing problems??? Ok, so this is starting to seem "normal". Not that I like that. Anyone reported it to Subaru to see what they say? Tony

03-09-2008, 05:49 PM	#9
Edvig STI Driver Car: 08 STI, 05 Legacy Fav Mod: dirt, grime and brake dust Location: Westchester County Posts: 263 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Throw out bearing problems??? I hear the same sound too. It would be good to know what it is.

03-09-2008, 10:16 PM	#11
Mediumturbo STI Driver Car: Black on Gold 08 STi Fav Mod: ... Location: Southern California Posts: 211 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Throw out bearing problems??? Mine doesn't make this noise. If i were you guys i would get it checked out.

03-10-2008, 11:17 AM	#13
UturnSTi Silver Member Car: DGM 2008 STi Location: Monterey, Ca Posts: 209 IWSTI Addict since: May 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Throw out bearing problems??? Mine has the same noise.

03-10-2008, 11:38 AM	#14
jarvis210 Senior STI Driver Car: 04 SUBARU WRX sti Fav Mod: JDM FOGS Posts: 378 IWSTI Addict since: May 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Throw out bearing problems??? When i had about 20k miles on my 04 i had this problem and i took it to the dealer and they replaced the throwout bearing.

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