Hi there everyone, I have had my FG XR6T ute for 2 weeks and absolutely love it!! I haven't had the problem with the rattle "as yet!!", however I have noticed the "clunking noise" pretty much from day one! It is evident in 1st to 2nd, and 2nd to 3rd gearshifts, and when pulling up at the lights and depressing the clutch. I sat it in neutral at the lights and just pressed the clutch in and out whilst waiting to go and it still had the same noise (although not as full on). I originally thought it was backlash in the diff but after hearing it whilst sitting at the lights I thought it is something to do with clutch or gearbox...thinking it may be a thrust bearing problem etc. After checking out other forums "with no mention of this issue" good to hear that I am not the only one!!! I have put about 950kms on it and was prepared to take the car back this week to get this issue checked. It is a VERY STRONG CLUNK and a very annoying, especially when demonstrating to family and friends how my new pride and joy runs!! I am aware too that it is essentially a performance vehicle and that the clutch is designed to bite hard. I hope mine doesn't develop the same rattle that fellow T drivers have faced however I will be keeping a close eye on everyone's comments and thought's on the matter. I have really babied the ute and varied revs, load on the motor and not taken it past 3500rpm. I have accelerated hard to 3500rpm on a few ocassions and only dropped it into second gear (chirping it) on two ocassions...it's hard not to be addicted to the acceleration...as you are all well aware of!!!! lol I too will be taking the car back to my dealer this week to get it checked!! Thank you all for your comments and please keep us posted on how you all go with this issue!!! Happy driving Timbo Brisbane Qld
