Gearbox/Clutch Rattles, Info on common fault in G6 Celica's Options

[CelicaSX]

Hi,

We own a 1997 2.2 Celica SX (Australia). I think the US equivalent is the GT 2.2ltr.
When in accelerating in 1 & 2nd gear rattles can be heard from the geat box, but stop as soon as revs pass 2500rpm or if you press the clutch.

Also if in 2nd gear and de-accelerating the rattles from the gear box occur, but once again stop as soon as you hit the clutch.

At 45Klm service Toyota replaced clutch plate and various parts which quitened the noise for a while, but now the odometer is a 100Klm the noise is back.

Has this happened to anyone else?
Do anyone know what causes it?
And does anyone have a solution or way to fix it?

Cheers

[maikl]

some good oil in the gear box and put some racing plate and clutch disk i recomend act

[CelicaSX]

QUOTE (maikl @ May 2, 2003 - 8:14 AM)

some good oil in the gear box and put some racing plate and clutch disk i recomend act

Thanks for the information.

I have put a thicker gear oil and it has helped.
The noise is only half as loud, but is still there if you listen for it.

I think the after market racing clutch will be the next step if the noise returns.

Your G6 looks good.

Was the bodykit an after-market addition?
And if it was what brand is it? Whats it called?
(Is there a website you ordered it off?)

In Australia the Celica only came with the side skirts. but I like the front and rear pods.

Cheers