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456M GTA RATTLE in the driveline

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by ferrarifrank, Dec 25, 2008.

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  1. ferrarifrank

    ferrarifrank Rookie

    Oct 5, 2008
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    #1 ferrarifrank, Dec 25, 2008
    Hi my brother's 456m GTA has a rattle in the drive line it has only done 8,500 KM. Does any one have any experience with this problem?
     
  2. Ricambi America

    Ricambi America F1 World Champ
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    Dec 7, 2003
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    #2 Ricambi America, Dec 25, 2008
    Can you be more specific? 'Rattle' could be anything from a loose heat-shield to something more significant.
     
  3. 2000 456M

    2000 456M F1 World Champ

    Sep 29, 2007
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    #3 2000 456M, Dec 25, 2008
    Let me guess. Near the right front wheel, loudest at cold idle.
     
  4. ferrarifrank

    ferrarifrank Rookie

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    #4 ferrarifrank, Dec 26, 2008
    Hi The rattle is in the Torque Tube ( we used a stethescope )
     
  5. ferrarifrank

    ferrarifrank Rookie

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    #5 ferrarifrank, Dec 26, 2008
    The rattle is in the Torque Tube ( we used a stethescope )
     
  6. SonomaRik

    SonomaRik F1 Veteran

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    #6 SonomaRik, Dec 26, 2008
    Believe it might be your throwout bearing. Have it checked right away.

    I had a similar sound...more near the rear wheel well. I lifted the car, and stetho'd the area after checking the trany level, and it was the bearing. Even though it resonated toward the rear when on the ground.

    Sounds horrible.


    IF SO

    then, have the clutch replaced probably too, as it is too costly to re-do later unless DIY.

    ALSO, USE the new HILL Bearings for that from Ricambi. Far superior
     
  7. laserman21

    laserman21 Rookie

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    #7 laserman21, Dec 26, 2008
    Isn't a GTA an automatic transmission? No throw out bearing?
     
  8. red355

    red355 Formula Junior

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    #8 red355, Dec 27, 2008
    You are correct
     
  9. finnerty

    finnerty F1 World Champ

    May 18, 2004
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    #9 finnerty, Dec 27, 2008
    Problems with the driveshaft support bearings were a common occurrence with the earlier 456's --- don't know whether they resolved the issue on the M, or not. That would be the first thing I would check...
     

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