Scratching sound @ 2000-2200 rpm

xtonymarsx · 12-30-2005, 01:19 PM

I got distracted the other day when I was pulling out in first gear and my car kind of rattled. Now, whenever I'm around 2000-2200rpms I can hear this slight, almost "scratching" sound. It's hard to tell where it's coming from exactly. Anyone had a similar experience? Anyone know what might be the problem?

Thanks in advance...

Chopper · 01-02-2006, 07:42 PM

Raise the car on jackstands and put the trans in gear and let the cars wheels turn.You can get out and listen from the outside.If it's not coming from the drivetrain.Try turning the front wheels while having a helper turn the steering wheel.If this doesn't help,drive around with the windows down and see if you can duplicate the sound.

csledd · 01-02-2006, 08:01 PM

any mods to your car? I get the same scratching sound and it showed up after I installed my LTs.. we werent' able to get one of the bolts on the dipstick and I've just assumed its from that but haven't investigated any further

xtonymarsx · 01-03-2006, 11:03 AM

My car isn't modded too heavily. Pretty much the basics, cold air intake, short throw shifter, exhaust. My clutch is about ready to bite the dust, and I'm replacing that this weekend. I'm hoping that might be part of the problem. I'm also going to switch my gear fluid while I'm at it. I'm going to look in that and the oil to make sure that I'm not really grinding anything.

12-30-2005, 01:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
xtonymarsx Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2	Scratching sound @ 2000-2200 rpm I got distracted the other day when I was pulling out in first gear and my car kind of rattled. Now, whenever I'm around 2000-2200rpms I can hear this slight, almost "scratching" sound. It's hard to tell where it's coming from exactly. Anyone had a similar experience? Anyone know what might be the problem? Thanks in advance...

01-02-2006, 07:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chopper Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Parkersburg Wv. Posts: 257	Raise the car on jackstands and put the trans in gear and let the cars wheels turn.You can get out and listen from the outside.If it's not coming from the drivetrain.Try turning the front wheels while having a helper turn the steering wheel.If this doesn't help,drive around with the windows down and see if you can duplicate the sound. __________________ 04 Mustang GT M5,1200 H-D Sportster Street Legal Drag Bike.1942 Flathead Chopper.1960 Cessna 172.(yes it's been modded too) BUY AMERICAN!!!

01-02-2006, 08:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
csledd DSG!!! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Paducah, KY Posts: 3,074	any mods to your car? I get the same scratching sound and it showed up after I installed my LTs.. we werent' able to get one of the bolts on the dipstick and I've just assumed its from that but haven't investigated any further __________________ CAP DSG Registry 2003 Mustang GT - daily driven check out my cardomain for more info 296 rwhp / 310 rwtq Money spent @ AM: $4623.20 1984 Mustang Hatch - low budget project

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01-03-2006, 11:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
xtonymarsx Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2	My car isn't modded too heavily. Pretty much the basics, cold air intake, short throw shifter, exhaust. My clutch is about ready to bite the dust, and I'm replacing that this weekend. I'm hoping that might be part of the problem. I'm also going to switch my gear fluid while I'm at it. I'm going to look in that and the oil to make sure that I'm not really grinding anything.