So I picked up a '98 OBW Limited that the owner was selling cheap because of an "internal transmission noise" (5-speed). Upon further analysis, it's making a rotating/scraping noise that is SOMETIMES affected by putting the clutch in or letting it out, is NOT present when the car is out of gear, and seems to go away when the engine is under load and accelerating, even slightly. It also seems to be coming more from the left side behind the driver than the middle of the car. It does NOT appear to be torque bind-related either.

Any suggestions?

 

(The GOOD things about the car are that it got a new Subaru short block about 70k ago and all the associated goodies, 4 new struts from the dealer last December, and new tires last year. It runs and drives great except for the aforementioned noise.)

Edited April 30, 200916 yr by dave833

Congrats Dave. Looks like your 100th post is a happy one!

 

Let's hope the problem is an easy one to fix.

 

But we really need pics! Good luck!

Transmission mount, carrier bearing, heat shield, exhaust hanger?

 

nipper