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    Engine Rattle

    1989 325iX.
    104,000 miles on the odometer.

    My problem is: when I do not have my foot on the clutch pushing it in and the shifter is in neutral, I hear a rattle coming from my engine. It hasn't really gotten worse since i've noticed it and I drive the car everyday. I hear this could be referred to as Getrag Rattle. Should I be worried about this? What else could cause this rattle to go away when I press in the clutch? Just need some help diagnosing this.

    Thanks r3v

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    That is probably noise from the transmission input shaft. Once theres some wear on the input shaft bearings it can make that noise. Running a lightweight flywheel will make the problem worse. It isn't anything to be concerned about unless really loud and a change in transmission fluid to Redline MTL may reduce the level of the noise.
    The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
    Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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      #3
      Thanks. I was definitely thinking about switching to redline asap.

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        #4
        getrag rattle!

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