ok 97 outback, 193000mi and new clutch

 

so i get this metalic noise at about 3500rpm or sometimes when i down shift. when i got the car i put a new clutch in so i don't know if the sound was happening before that. possibly exhaust heat shields? ( i am hoping) it scares me a bit cause i have already put tons of money into the car. any ideas from anybody? or any similar stories

 

thanks jake

ok 97 outback, 193000mi and new clutch

 

so i get this metalic noise at about 3500rpm or sometimes when i down shift. when i got the car i put a new clutch in so i don't know if the sound was happening before that. possibly exhaust heat shields? ( i am hoping) it scares me a bit cause i have already put tons of money into the car. any ideas from anybody? or any similar stories

 

thanks jake[/quote

 

guess not

14 hour soak and no crab?

 

I vote heat shields, esp over the "J" pipes off the head,

 

but there are many others.

 

I had to put a half dozen spot welds on my head pipe heat shields last time I had it off.

 

Maybe get an assistant to slowly rev the engine while you listen under the car.

 

These can also be tightened with worm style hose clamps.

 

Hope this helps.