Well I printed out my copy of the TSB and they could all of the sudden magically look it up and ordered my separator plate. Too bad now it will be two weeks before they can get me in.
Could it be the problem below:
TSB
08-2-10 4.6L MANUAL TRANSMISSION - SEPARATOR PLATE BUZZ - BUILT BEFORE 12/13/2007
Publication Date: January 22, 2008
FORD: 2005-2008 Mustang
ISSUE:
Some 2005-2008 Mustang vehicles built before 12/13/2007 and equipped with a 4.6L engine and manual transmission, may exhibit an oil-canning or exhaust rattle/buzz around 2000 - 2500 RPM during the first few minutes of driving after a cold start. The sound goes away after the car warms up.
ACTION:
The concern may be caused by the separator plate, between the rear face of the block and the transmission housing, vibrating and/or contacting the flywheel. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Remove transmission per Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 308-03B.
Pry separator plate from rear face of block alignment dowels, slide out from between block and flywheel, and replace with new service part.
Install transmission per WSM, Section 308-03B.
NOTE: INSTALL NEW SEPARATOR PLATE TO TRANSMISSION BOLTS IF MISSING OR DAMAGED. (FIGURE 1)
Figure 1 - Article 08-2-10
PART NUMBER PART NAME
8R3Z-7007-A Separator Plate
W500231-S439 Bolt
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
080210A 2005-2008 Mustang Built Before 12/13/2007: Replace Separator Plate, Includes Time To Remove And Install Transmission (Do Not Use With 7003A, 5212B, 4602A) 2.8 Hrs.
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
6A373 07
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I can officially say, that this IS the problem. I had my exhaust hanger support removed from another TSB to try to fix the problem. Two seconds of driving proved the dealer wrong.
They found THIS TSB, and the tech suggested something other than dropping the trans. He removed the bolts on that sheild (the bottom two, I think), pried it open a bit with a screwdriver/pry bar, and threw some soft foam tape along the edge, and bolted it back up. They've done this on some trucks because they too, have the problem.
The solution WORKED LIKE A CHARM! NO more buzz. No dropping your trans. Total time took him 13 minutes. And of course, no charge (for me, anyway).
Go in there with this TSB and tell them the foam tape idea (or do it yourself.
Good luck.
My car had this problem too and I did the exact same thing with my car. You don't even need to bring it in to the dealer to do it. Just crawl under there and in a few minutes you can fix the problem.
My car had this problem too and I did the exact same thing with my car. You don't even need to bring it in to the dealer to do it. Just crawl under there and in a few minutes you can fix the problem.
I am out of warranty on my 05. Are TSB's still repaired at no cost?
Could it be the problem below:
TSB
08-2-10 4.6L MANUAL TRANSMISSION - SEPARATOR PLATE BUZZ - BUILT BEFORE 12/13/2007
Publication Date: January 22, 2008
FORD: 2005-2008 Mustang
ISSUE:
Some 2005-2008 Mustang vehicles built before 12/13/2007 and equipped with a 4.6L engine and manual transmission, may exhibit an oil-canning or exhaust rattle/buzz around 2000 - 2500 RPM during the first few minutes of driving after a cold start. The sound goes away after the car warms up.
ACTION:
The concern may be caused by the separator plate, between the rear face of the block and the transmission housing, vibrating and/or contacting the flywheel. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Remove transmission per Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 308-03B.
Pry separator plate from rear face of block alignment dowels, slide out from between block and flywheel, and replace with new service part.
Install transmission per WSM, Section 308-03B.
NOTE: INSTALL NEW SEPARATOR PLATE TO TRANSMISSION BOLTS IF MISSING OR DAMAGED. (FIGURE 1)
Figure 1 - Article 08-2-10
PART NUMBER PART NAME
8R3Z-7007-A Separator Plate
W500231-S439 Bolt
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
080210A 2005-2008 Mustang Built Before 12/13/2007: Replace Separator Plate, Includes Time To Remove And Install Transmission (Do Not Use With 7003A, 5212B, 4602A) 2.8 Hrs.
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
6A373 07
Attached Thumbnails
THANK YOU for bringing up this thread!!!!
I have the same sound on my '05 GT, and I was thinking it was exhaust / catalytic converter heat shield related. I'm gonna' get some foam tape and fix this ASAP....Its been driving me nuts.
Does this only happen above 2k RPMs? I have a tappign sound coming from that general area when my car is cold, but it also happens at idle.