Jolbaru_LGT

I do have the 5mt, and I'm not sure how the STI parts fit. He mentioned the noise started when he replaced the clutch. But, I believe he also replaced a few other things including a front axle when that job was done. Initially we thought it could be a newly installed dry CV joint making that noise. But since it's a pain to check that boot, I never did. My car's a '05 LGT non-Limited wagon 5mt 290hp. 213,000 miles.

Not sure if I have worn or aftermarket engine/trans mounts... I do know he said that he put in an STI clutch/flywheel. I'll investigate the status of the mounts and fluid he put in. Typically he doesn't use cheap parts, stock/better from what I understand, and he's not a JDM-mod type. Guess I'll baby it until I figure it out. Thanks for your help! If anyone has another opinion, I be glad to hear it.

Lol.. Reminds me of the joke, guy says to a doctor: "It hurts when I do this." Doctor says: "Well then, don't do that." I guess I could coast in neutral as much as possible, but for safety's sake, I'd rather not. I enjoy downshifting and drifting through a snowy corner as much as anyone else here... I dislike that grinding noise tho. Guess I was looking for a better solution. Or at least a direction to go in. If it's rebuilding/replacing the whole transmission, maybe I'd wait on that. If it's something to do with the clutch or driveshaft, it'd be easier to tackle. Anyone has a link or an idea, I'd love to hear it. The fluid change might be feasible tho.

No, it doesn't grind when Im putting it into gear. That's clean enough. The best way I can describe it is, let's say it's in 4th gear, I clutch, downshift into 3rd gear, release the clutch, and let it coast while it's in 3rd gear, not touching the accelerator. Like one would do when "engine braking." The noise goes away if I push on the accelerator, or engage the clutch.(neutral) That's why it seems like a driveshaft issue. It almost sounds like it could be a front axle CV joint not greased up enough, but then why would the sound disappear with the clutch in, or the car rolling in neutral?

Hi, 2005 Legacy GT wagon 5MT. Ive got a grinding noise when downshifting, while the vehicle is still in gear. It disappears when the clutch is in/neutral. Sounds like silverware in a blender. My brother, the PO, replaced the clutch a while back, and that is when the noise started. In his opinion, he did everything correctly except align the driveshaft. So, we took the driveshaft out of its spline and rotated it, and put it back in. We didn't see any alignment marks, so it's possible we got it wrong again. The noise got a little better, but it's still there. It's been bugging me. Any ideas? I'd rather work on it again, before taking it in. But I'm getting close to taking it in. I don't really want a 500.00 repair bill for something I can do. Anyways, let me know if anyone here has any ideas on what it could be, or pics that show correct alignment marks of the driveshaft. Thanks in advance.