[Miatadam]

I have a 96 Automatic Miata M and I'm getting a pretty loud clattering noise from the transmission from 1/2 to WOT. Doesn't do it under normal acceleration. Does it especially if the transmission downshifts and jumps to around 4000 rpms. No effects on the performance of the car though, just a slightly disturbing noise from down below. Any one have any suggestions as to what this could be? :?

 

[renesisdrms]

no trans prob at all???
is it a high mileage car???? can be a blown cat in the exhaust system.

 

[Miatadam]

About a hundred on the clock. No, it still pulls perfectly fine, nor can you feel any vibration in the drivetrain..

 

[black roadster]

I'd guess a loose heat shield if you don't feel it in the drive train. Jack up the car and tap your heat shield with a rubber mallet and see if it rattles

 

[Miatadam]

It sounds external (not inside the tranny), but near the midsection of the car. So, good call, i'll check that out asap. Thanks.

 

[Miatadam]

 

[PYTHON]

checkkkkk it out its miatadams car!!!!

check out that rear spoiler!

 

[timallen]

KITT, give me Super Pursuit Mode!

 

[Guest]

Any unusual smells?

Given your location, check for roadkill.

:-&

 

[Miatadam]

Nah, no smells, just a noise. Although, i once experienced a baked armordillo on a 4 to 1 header before, seeping through every crack to the outside. That's definitely an unforgettable smell..

 

[black roadster]

So is it the heat shield or something else?

 

[Miatadam]

NEW THREAD!! Same problem. Only much worse now.

http://clubroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2762

 

[LagunaRoadster]

sounds like my fidanza flywheel. though your's is an automatic, so that rules that answer out. (BTW< sorry to hijack, but anyone else have this problem with their lightweight flywheel?)

 

[Coil2daOver]

Nah, no smells, just a noise. Although, i once experienced a baked armordillo on a 4 to 1 header before, seeping through every crack to the outside. That's definitely an unforgettable smell..

i've never seen a armadillo before. lets go hunt for one.

 

[Bryan]

I'll close this one since the topic's moved on to a new thread.