Unusual noise

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Aaron
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Post Sun Apr 14, 2013 10:09 am

Hey Guys, everytime I do a extended journey eg about 40 min I get a unusual metal knocking\rattle sound at idle.. Now when I dip the clutch the noise goes.... I know I have to replace my clutch master cylinder as its leaking.... But do u think this could be a clutch fault or even worse a flu wheel fault?
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Aaron
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Post Sun Apr 14, 2013 10:11 am

Oh I have a m20 325i
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Brianmoooore
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Post Sun Apr 14, 2013 10:12 am

Sounds like the very normal E30 gearbox idler rattle. Gearbox oil change might help a little.