I am on a mission to make my 16v engine run smoothly. Last night I replaced the alternator since the bearing were really shot in the old one. That helped quite a bit, but there are still a couple noises or vibrations I want to get rid of. Hoping you guys can help.
1. I press the clutch while the car is in gear and hear a slight rattle anywhere from 1k rpm - 6k rpm. When I did this last night I was going 50-60 mph in 4th gear. I take the car out of gear and put it in neutral, let out the clutch and the rattle is gone. If I press the clutch with the trans in neutral the rattle is apparent again. Is this a throwout bearing? 2. Near passenger side of the engine I hear a slight clicking that does not depend on engine temp. I am guessing it has to be the lifters, but I thought they were all replaced within 30k miles. I thought my old worn out alternator was making the clicking, but it wasn't. Could this clicking come from the tensioner? It is impossible to isolate. Chad
