ND2 Gearbox noise on clutch release

ND2 Gearbox noise on clutch release

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mx5forlife

Original Poster:

3 posts

4 months

Saturday 20th July
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My MX5 ND2 is only 4 months old, but as early as i can remember there has been a mechanical noise after i release the clutch, and i am sure it is coming from the gearbox, if i could describe it better, it would be as if i am driving a car with a racing gearbox, but i have driven an ND before, and never noticed it.
i don't know if anyone else has had this issue, but any thoughts would be very welcome,

Andy.

Nickp82

3,405 posts

100 months

Sunday 21st July
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Unless it’s particularly noisy, they all do that. I don’t think I’ve been in an ND2 but I have been many Nd1s, NCs, RX-8s and it’s just something they all do. As far as I’m aware it’s the release bearing that is the cause of the noise.

mx5forlife

Original Poster:

3 posts

4 months

Sunday 21st July
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So nothing to worry about then? with regards to the release bearing,
The gearbox and clutch feel fine, no clutch judder or problems moving thru the gears,
i think its just me being over cautious

Nickp82

3,405 posts

100 months

Sunday 21st July
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From what you’ve said it sounds normal so I wouldn’t be too concerned.

mx5forlife

Original Poster:

3 posts

4 months

Sunday 21st July
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Thanks for your help 👍