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Slow2011SS · 06-15-2011, 10:51 AM

Alright,

So like many of you out there who have this issue I got my dealership to open a TAC with Chevy.

Check out the image.

This is just informational for the rest of you out there. I still don't like the noise or the answer provided but if it breaks at least a case is out there.

Russell James · 06-15-2011, 11:15 AM

Is this noise while the car is sitting still? Or moving? Turning slow?

Most of them are quite clunky if clutching while rolling slow, especially if turning slow. Driveline clearances and torque suddenly released can make everything clunk. Especially with an LS diff, the clutches will be dragging a bit on slow turns and you can get a clunk/pop when everything releases. Changing the diff lube and 10 slow figure 8s can help with that.

Ronn · 06-15-2011, 11:18 AM

Mine does the same thing

Slow2011SS · 06-15-2011, 11:30 AM

It happens when you are in motion. Slow speeds first and second gear. Sounds like the exhaust is rattling however it is not. I did some research and there are a few posts about it however they got the run around. This is simply information for those who have doubts that its normal. When it breaks we can all utilize the case number listed to have it updated with Chevy.

Russell James · 06-15-2011, 11:47 AM

I thought it was strange too on the first M6 performance car I bought. Having owned many since in the past couple decades - they all do it. It's exactly what the dealer told you, driveline clearances clunking when torque is released from the driveline. Those clearances have to be there for the trans and diff to work right.

You can sometimes hear similar clunking by shutting the engine off while the clutch is out with the trans in nuetral. Also - normal.

nancygrl · 06-15-2011, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russell James

I thought it was strange too on the first M6 performance car I bought. Having owned many since in the past couple decades - they all do it. It's exactly what the dealer told you, driveline clearances clunking when torque is released from the driveline. Those clearances have to be there for the trans and diff to work right.

You can sometimes hear similar clunking by shutting the engine off while the clutch is out with the trans in nuetral. Also - normal.

+1....Yes, it's annoying, but every 6spd I've ever had before has been this way from day one also.

PAUL SS · 06-15-2011, 12:20 PM

Collective driveline slack? Mine does this too from day one with 6 miles on it. IRS and 2 piece driveshaft could all be contributing.

DarkObsession · 06-15-2011, 12:37 PM

Mine does this too and does it even when stopped. You can also very faintly feel the vibration in the shifter when it happens.

I am going to visit my parents very soon and my dad is the service manager of a Chevy dealer (and previous to that, master, ASE certified mechanic). He is going to check it out for me and obviously, he's going to be wanting to err on the side of fixing it for me

I will let you all know what he finds when he checks it out.

DarkObsession · 06-27-2011, 07:24 PM

Update from my visit here: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=155282

stlrammer · 01-07-2012, 02:56 PM

Mine has done it too since day one. Always in low speed with torque on tranny (going up steep hill slow and pressing in clutch reproduces it almost 100% of the time.

scythezo6 · 01-07-2012, 03:08 PM

I've had this since day one. Its super annoying you just have to adapt and learn to shift to avoid it. I slip sometimes and have that paddle sound at low speeds in 1st and 2nd but if you let off the clutch slower it avoids it. Even when stopped. Roll the windows down and put the car in neutral and press/depress the clutch pedal quickly and you hear it.Super annoying though.

jtvst4 · 01-07-2012, 07:31 PM

mine does it too....when coasting down a hill very slowly in 1st and then pressing in the cluth. Seems as if it only doesit when there is "drag" on the tranny, such as going slowly up a hill, or coating down a hill slowly.

Mud · 01-07-2012, 07:32 PM

One of those quirks of this particular transmission.

Years from now, it will be affectionally mentioned on Mecum auto auctions.

bajamoon · 01-07-2012, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russell James

I thought it was strange too on the first M6 performance car I bought. Having owned many since in the past couple decades - they all do it. It's exactly what the dealer told you, driveline clearances clunking when torque is released from the driveline. Those clearances have to be there for the trans and diff to work right.

You can sometimes hear similar clunking by shutting the engine off while the clutch is out with the trans in nuetral. Also - normal.

Same here. Researched when I first got it and found it to be normal.

06-15-2011, 10:51 AM	#1
Slow2011SS Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 18	Clutch noise when engaged/disengaged Alright, So like many of you out there who have this issue I got my dealership to open a TAC with Chevy. Check out the image. This is just informational for the rest of you out there. I still don't like the noise or the answer provided but if it breaks at least a case is out there. Attached Images

06-15-2011, 11:18 AM	#3
Ronn Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Northern Ontario Posts: 1,181	Mine does the same thing __________________ 1SS / RS / M6 / IOM / Black rally stripes / Polished wheels It's a high school prom, it's a Springsteen song, it's a ride in a Chevrolet...

06-15-2011, 12:20 PM	#7
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,690 View My Garage	Collective driveline slack? Mine does this too from day one with 6 miles on it. IRS and 2 piece driveshaft could all be contributing. __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

06-15-2011, 12:37 PM	#8
DarkObsession Drives: 2011 Camaro SS2/LS3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: San Jose Posts: 329	Mine does this too and does it even when stopped. You can also very faintly feel the vibration in the shifter when it happens. I am going to visit my parents very soon and my dad is the service manager of a Chevy dealer (and previous to that, master, ASE certified mechanic). He is going to check it out for me and obviously, he's going to be wanting to err on the side of fixing it for me I will let you all know what he finds when he checks it out. __________________ 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS2/LS3 - Pretty much bone stock (SLP SkipShift Eliminator, GTO clutch fluid reservoir mod) - 13.025 @ 110.492 MPH (12s?? ) 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP (retired) - Cam, exhaust, CAI, 12 PSI, tune - 13.465 @ 101.04 MPH

06-27-2011, 07:24 PM	#9
DarkObsession Drives: 2011 Camaro SS2/LS3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: San Jose Posts: 329	Update from my visit here: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=155282 __________________ 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS2/LS3 - Pretty much bone stock (SLP SkipShift Eliminator, GTO clutch fluid reservoir mod) - 13.025 @ 110.492 MPH (12s?? ) 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP (retired) - Cam, exhaust, CAI, 12 PSI, tune - 13.465 @ 101.04 MPH

06-15-2011, 11:15 AM	#2
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,482	Is this noise while the car is sitting still? Or moving? Turning slow? Most of them are quite clunky if clutching while rolling slow, especially if turning slow. Driveline clearances and torque suddenly released can make everything clunk. Especially with an LS diff, the clutches will be dragging a bit on slow turns and you can get a clunk/pop when everything releases. Changing the diff lube and 10 slow figure 8s can help with that.

06-15-2011, 11:30 AM	#4
Slow2011SS Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 18	It happens when you are in motion. Slow speeds first and second gear. Sounds like the exhaust is rattling however it is not. I did some research and there are a few posts about it however they got the run around. This is simply information for those who have doubts that its normal. When it breaks we can all utilize the case number listed to have it updated with Chevy.

06-15-2011, 11:47 AM	#5
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,482	I thought it was strange too on the first M6 performance car I bought. Having owned many since in the past couple decades - they all do it. It's exactly what the dealer told you, driveline clearances clunking when torque is released from the driveline. Those clearances have to be there for the trans and diff to work right. You can sometimes hear similar clunking by shutting the engine off while the clutch is out with the trans in nuetral. Also - normal.

01-07-2012, 02:56 PM	#10
stlrammer Drives: 2017 1SS Blue Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Saint Peters, MO USA Posts: 2,063 View My Garage	Mine has done it too since day one. Always in low speed with torque on tranny (going up steep hill slow and pressing in clutch reproduces it almost 100% of the time. __________________

01-07-2012, 03:08 PM	#11
scythezo6 Virologist in the making Drives: 2010 VR SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 2,865	I've had this since day one. Its super annoying you just have to adapt and learn to shift to avoid it. I slip sometimes and have that paddle sound at low speeds in 1st and 2nd but if you let off the clutch slower it avoids it. Even when stopped. Roll the windows down and put the car in neutral and press/depress the clutch pedal quickly and you hear it.Super annoying though. __________________ Victory Red 1SS/RS Ordered - 8/4/09 & Joined Camaro5.com family 6000, Delivered to the customer - 12/21/09

01-07-2012, 07:31 PM	#12
jtvst4 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS / RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: pittsburgh, pa Posts: 100 View My Garage	mine does it too....when coasting down a hill very slowly in 1st and then pressing in the cluth. Seems as if it only doesit when there is "drag" on the tranny, such as going slowly up a hill, or coating down a hill slowly.

01-07-2012, 07:32 PM	#13
Mud In Mud We Trust Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 'murica Posts: 545	One of those quirks of this particular transmission. Years from now, it will be affectionally mentioned on Mecum auto auctions. __________________ __________________ 2010 2SS/RS, LS3 -Hurst Shifter -American Racing Torq Thrust/Anthracite -CAI Intake

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