Cluthch noises

[RS2003]

I have become aware that Subaru of Australia has been replacing
clutches due to customer complaints of "sqwarking" type noises as they
describe it. I have noticed that since the car was new that it
exhibited what sounds like more of a rattling in the gearbox when
releasing or just after releasing the clutch after changing to 2nd
gear when you move off quickly from stationary. I was wondering if
anybody else has experienced this.

 

[Mark]

I have become aware that Subaru of Australia has been replacing

clutches due to customer complaints of "sqwarking" type noises as they
describe it. I have noticed that since the car was new that it
exhibited what sounds like more of a rattling in the gearbox when
releasing or just after releasing the clutch after changing to 2nd
gear when you move off quickly from stationary. I was wondering if
anybody else has experienced this.

Yep, we noticed it the first time we had to 'drag' a car at the lights to
get into the correct lane.

Flywheel replacement has dispelled the problem, under warranty too.

[2002 Forester XS 2.5]

-mark

 

[RS2003]

Thanks Mark, I had a feeling that my problem may have been experienced
by others. The first time I heard the rattling noise it sounded like
there was something seriously wrong in the gearbox. I advised the
dealer at the first service. The service department indicated that it
was just springs on the flywheel and when they tested it they said
there was no evidence of the noise and not to worry about it. I will
now actively pursue the problem with the dealer to get it rectified.
Thanks again Mark.