inSight
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I have a noise that occurs when the clutch is engaged, with engine on. So far it has been mostly noticeable when the car has been started and sitting idle or when idling in general (at stops etc). It doesn't seem to be noticeable when moving/driving. The noise is quite audible even from outside the car. Sometimes gears can be difficult to get into but I haven't had any major trouble so far.
There is also a clunking noise when shifting up in gears although shifting down is smooth and quiet. As far as my research goes this is a normal occurrence. But lately I have also been hearing a rattling sound as well.
Car is a 2000 VX V6 Commodore with almost 200,000km. Only purchased it a few weeks ago and previous owner did not take care of it (in fact it may have been thrashed a lot). There was no service history and he couldn't tell me if the clutch had been replaced or not. Given that the revs move up slightly when shifting up I am assuming it still has a genuine clutch with dual mass flywheel.
Have already spent over $1000 in parts getting this car running nicely and with the tax returns coming in sometime soon I won't mind spending a few extra dollars getting it to run even better. Can anyone tell me the problem. I was thinking maybe the clutch and universal joints?
There is also a clunking noise when shifting up in gears although shifting down is smooth and quiet. As far as my research goes this is a normal occurrence. But lately I have also been hearing a rattling sound as well.
Car is a 2000 VX V6 Commodore with almost 200,000km. Only purchased it a few weeks ago and previous owner did not take care of it (in fact it may have been thrashed a lot). There was no service history and he couldn't tell me if the clutch had been replaced or not. Given that the revs move up slightly when shifting up I am assuming it still has a genuine clutch with dual mass flywheel.
Have already spent over $1000 in parts getting this car running nicely and with the tax returns coming in sometime soon I won't mind spending a few extra dollars getting it to run even better. Can anyone tell me the problem. I was thinking maybe the clutch and universal joints?