Transmission rattle ('02 6sp)

woodshop00
10-08-2006, 11:13 AM
Last night I test drove a very nice '02 Camaro SS with 6400 miles on the clock. It had a 6 spd, and I noticed a very audible rattle in the transmission, mostly when shifting into 3rd or 4th gear. Any ideas what this could be?

I am a novice at shifting, so it could be my fault. If it is my fault, what did I do to cause it?

johnny6
10-08-2006, 11:42 AM
Could be the throw out bearing, but are you sure its coming from the transmission? Could be the exhaust rattleling when the rpm's drop down before shifting.

JakeRobb
10-08-2006, 11:55 AM
All T56's rattle when you lug the engine (<700rpm). I don't know if that would be what you heard, but it's normal and not harmful. Even a brand new Z06 or Viper will do it.

If you weren't lugging it, then I'd suggest that the exhaust could be the culprit as well.