Engine Rattle

[Leaf]

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

[jlevie]

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.

[Leaf]

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

[87-325ic]

getrag rattle!