So, when I'm shifting from first to second, and I feather the clutch even a tiny bit in 2nd, something in my car starts to chatter/whine. It's hard to describe what it sounds like. It doesn't sound like a hard "thunk" kind of chattering, but more like.. pebbles rattling somewhere. It definitely does NOT sound normal, and it's a new sound to me (33K on the clock).

I can't seem to reproduce the problem in any other gear, regardless of whether I feather the clutch or not. And, if I do quick (jerky) shifts in 2nd, I don't hear anything. Is this my clutch that's the problem, or a drivetrain sound?

 

hmmmmm.... wish i could help. Your still under warranty so they should check out might be a syncro thats loose.

 

Sounds like your throw-out bearing.

 

I didn't think the throw out bearing would make noises under load, too? My TOB has gotten pretty loud lately (rattling at idle, and especially loud when the AC is on).