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The shop installed a new clutch and dual mass flywheel. Everything is working, so I'm happy. Hopefully it won't ever happen again!

Thanks again Airgne!

http://www.smart-service.com/store-tranquil-sleeve-kit.html Thanks for the site. When y'all (yes, I'm originally from Texas) say "it's easy to do yourself," how easy do you mean? I've done typical "bolt-on" modifications to one of my previous cars (1998 Trans Am) and I don't rea...

Airgne - thanks for the info! I'll be taking my vehicle to the "clutch shop" today and I'll be surprised if they don't diagnose the problem like you have. I just hope it's not an "arm and a leg!"

Legacy777 wrote:Welcome to the board.

It could be anything really. Does the whine/grinding match engine speed?

No, it doesn't. I'll be taking it to a clutch shop this week.

We recently purchased a 2001 Subaru Legacy GL Manual with nearly 60,000 miles on the odometer. The car runs great, except for an issue with the transmission. When taking off from 1st gear (or from reverse) you hear a whine/grinding noise and typically smell the clutch burning…but only if you launch ...