Problem with DMFW to SMFW

[NorthernVTGT]

2005 LGT 5MT was making serious TOB noise. Parked it for several months and then ordered the following from Fred Beans:

 

• '07+ SMFW
  
• '07+ Clutch disk
  
• '07+ Pressure Plate
  
• '07+ TOB
  
• 8 new hex-head FW bolts
  

Had the whole shebang installed by a good local shop with Subaru/Honda specialty.

 

I am now in reverse hell. After a good first week, now the trans is making a cricket-like sound IN gear. Not the TOB squeal, but crickets. Not with clutch pedal depressed, but once full engaged and in gear, I get a faint crickets sound. Push clutch pedal = silent. Idle in neutral = silent. Drive in gear (especially third = crickets). Before today's long drive (180 miles highway) gear oil was full. Can't get at dipstick as I am outside of Boston without tools to pull the engine cover.

 

Any ideas? Search didn't help me. Vague ideas of adjustment issues and loose mounts on other boards.

[lucas569]

i thought i remember something about putting a spring on the tob like the sti has

 

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/my-tob-squeal-solution-alt-clutch-fork-return-spring-91377.html?t=91377&highlight=return+spring+fork

[NorthernVTGT]

Thanks for the idea. At least something to research that doesn't include opening up the housing.

 

I vaguely recall another post talking about clutch pedal adjustment/loading on the LGT. Do any of the more experienced (than me) on here have a thought on that?

 

Appreciate the help. I am hearing some wheel bearing noise now and one of the rear strut mounts in clunking. My 10/2004 LGT is showing its age.

[spartan]

try putting pressure on your shift lever when you hear the noise. I am getting a simular noise with my stock DMFW and it is especially pronounced in third, if I put my hand on the shifter the noise stops. Just a thought...