Weird sound <1000 rpm while coming off clutch - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

MakeShift1LE · 11-09-2023, 02:53 AM

I've hearing this chirping-like sound when clutching out of any gear at low rpms. Sounds like something is loose but I'm not sure what it could be. I haven't been under the car to check yet but do you guys have any leads? Link to the video containing the sound.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/6aNTZ2r_QSY

RupertPupkin · 11-09-2023, 05:00 PM

Brakes maybe? Just drive faster.

SlowLS1 · 11-09-2023, 05:49 PM

Is it only clutch in, or also clutch out?

MakeShift1LE · 11-10-2023, 11:44 PM

Only when I'm letting off the clutch.

bsn · 11-11-2023, 03:05 PM

Sounds like throw out bearing, if the clutch pedal feels normal I wouldn't sweat it.

fz4k98 · 11-12-2023, 07:48 AM

Does it do it in neutral when letting clutch out?

WHAMMO · 11-12-2023, 02:18 PM

My clutch kinda does that and my last too did it. Is it stock? When I beat on it it disappears. Metallic sound. Slave clearance maybe, I am not sure. Drives good and takes a beating I keep going.

MakeShift1LE · 11-13-2023, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by fz4k98

Does it do it in neutral when letting clutch out?

Nope. Only when in gear.

MakeShift1LE · 11-13-2023, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by WHAMMO

My clutch kinda does that and my last too did it. Is it stock? When I beat on it it disappears. Metallic sound. Slave clearance maybe, I am not sure. Drives good and takes a beating I keep going.

My car also drives perfectly fine despite the sound haha. I bought this as my first manual car back in 2020 and still don't really know if the clutch is stock or not. It's pretty heavy especially compared to the Japanese cars I've driven before that were all stock.

fz4k98 · 11-13-2023, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by MakeShift1LE

Nope. Only when in gear.

If it does not happen in neutral the noise is most likely in the drivetrain, not the clutch system. The slave is under compression all the time and when the pedal is pushed it extends to release the clutch. It still could be clutch because it is not under load in neutral but you can check this by holding brake while slipping the clutch to see if it happens.

I would next try applying the emergency brake with light drag and see if noise is there.

Next apply emergency brake hard and slip clutch to load drivetrain to see if noise is there without moving the car. Alternate between 1st and reverse for maximum drivetrain play.

Next I would jack up car and by hand rotate the tires to see if noise is there.

These will help determine where in the drivetrain the issue is.

MakeShift1LE · 11-18-2023, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by fz4k98

If it does not happen in neutral the noise is most likely in the drivetrain, not the clutch system. The slave is under compression all the time and when the pedal is pushed it extends to release the clutch. It still could be clutch because it is not under load in neutral but you can check this by holding brake while slipping the clutch to see if it happens.

I would next try applying the emergency brake with light drag and see if noise is there.

Next apply emergency brake hard and slip clutch to load drivetrain to see if noise is there without moving the car. Alternate between 1st and reverse for maximum drivetrain play.

Next I would jack up car and by hand rotate the tires to see if noise is there.

These will help determine where in the drivetrain the issue is.

Thank you for the tips and advice. I will definitely be trying this out.

11-09-2023, 02:53 AM	#1
MakeShift1LE Drives: '12 2SS 6MT Join Date: May 2022 Location: SoCal Posts: 26	Weird sound <1000 rpm while coming off clutch I've hearing this chirping-like sound when clutching out of any gear at low rpms. Sounds like something is loose but I'm not sure what it could be. I haven't been under the car to check yet but do you guys have any leads? Link to the video containing the sound. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/6aNTZ2r_QSY

11-09-2023, 05:00 PM	#2
RupertPupkin Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1Le Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: IL Posts: 1,603	Brakes maybe? Just drive faster. __________________ 2014 SS 1LE Money Pit/ Forged 402 CAM 22X/24X, .619/.617, 113 LSA/ LS9 Heads FIC 1200cc/DSX Aux Pump//McLeod RXT Clutch 730whp: 630Trq

11-09-2023, 05:49 PM	#3
SlowLS1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS , 2011 Colorado LS1 Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 827	Is it only clutch in, or also clutch out? __________________

11-12-2023, 02:18 PM	#7
WHAMMO Drives: 13' 1LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,642	My clutch kinda does that and my last too did it. Is it stock? When I beat on it it disappears. Metallic sound. Slave clearance maybe, I am not sure. Drives good and takes a beating I keep going. __________________ 13' 1LE Old setup: TSP 231-236/Tick 660/.105 PR, UDP, SW LT 2'' & HFC, stock NPP & H pipe, VR-DRX CAI, air scoop, Goertz1 manifold, 102mm BBK, 26" Toyo DRs, Forgestars R17x10 & F18x8, rear seat delete, remote Pat G tune Autocal, 7400 limiter, Spec Mini Twin. 91oct. 11.90@122.3, 0-60ft 2.0 / 11.99@123.6, 0-60ft 2.1 DA+819 ...519RWHP SAE Solid roller SBE LS3, FED, LLSR, 91oct, 605rwhp N/A. Tuned by Pat G. Build by me.

11-10-2023, 11:44 PM	#4
MakeShift1LE Drives: '12 2SS 6MT Join Date: May 2022 Location: SoCal Posts: 26	Only when I'm letting off the clutch.

11-11-2023, 03:05 PM	#5
bsn Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Virginia Posts: 301	Sounds like throw out bearing, if the clutch pedal feels normal I wouldn't sweat it.

11-12-2023, 07:48 AM	#6
fz4k98 Drives: 2013 1ss Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: WI. Posts: 520	Does it do it in neutral when letting clutch out?