Q: Tapping problem
My 2003 Chevy Silverado starts tapping when warmed up and has a rattling slight knock when I shift my mechanic said it was the springs on the clutch but its a constant tap once warmed up
My car has 104666 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.
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