This happened recently, when I crank the car everything seems right, disengage the parking brake...everything's still fine, press the clutch, okay so far, move the stick to the first gear and I get a loud screaching sound from under the bonnet. Getting the stick back to neutral, engaging or disengaging the clutch doesn't do any good, however getting the car in motion does the trick, after a couple of seconds while in motion, the sound stops and doesn't come up untill the first crank next day. Any ideas?
2006-09-27 01:41:45 · 12 answers · asked by Scottsman 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You probably have a bad or dried out release bearing in the clutch. When the grease gets dried out in the bearing (its a closed bearing) it will do this sometimes. Check the fluid level of the gearbox to make sure its not low and causing it. I have saw a dried up speedometer cable to this too. You can remove it from the back of the speedometer by pressing the clips in and pulling on the cable housing. It should come out pretty easy. Lube it with powdered graphite from a parts store. Outside this, I cannot think of any other things that could cause this problem. I have seen bad alternator bearings do this exact thing, as the alternator is under a big load as you just started the vehicle and it goes into full charge mode which can make the belts slip and/or make the bearings make a squealing sound. A severely worn engine will let the crankshaft move in against the timing cover and cause this too. Look to see if the crankshaft is moving and rubbing the cover. I hope this helps. Good Luck!!
2006-10-04 06:06:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check your belts for proper adjustment. It could also be that the belts are getting some condensation on them from sitting overnight, but unlikely unless you have large opening around your engine. Does the sound start as soon as you put it in first or when you let out the clutch? Depending on what type of car you have, the clutch may need adjusted or even replaced.
2006-09-27 02:01:33 · answer #2 · answered by ' 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be the clutch throw out bearing. Pressure is put on the bearing when the clutch is depressed. This disengages the pressure plate from the clutch plate in order to shift gears.
Also, it may be as simple as a loose belt.
Hope this helps.
Master tech 40 years
2006-09-27 02:21:01 · answer #3 · answered by Cal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At first i wouldn've said your belts need to be tightened, but the more i read the more i'd be inclined to say it may be the release bearing in your clutch. What make of car is it? My friend has a 1998 Golf that does this. Do you find your gearstick is hard to move, especially finding 1st gear? Althought still it may be your belts that need tightening. If the sound gets more frequent, its probably just the belts
2006-09-27 01:56:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check your belts. When the engine is spinning freely they may not be squeaking. When you put it in gear it puts a load on the engine and may make the belt squeak. And once you get moving all warms up and stops queaking till everything cools down. Some belt dressing sprayed on the belts may do the trick.
2006-10-01 05:05:55 · answer #5 · answered by whtsthislif4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may need to check your belts for adjustments on tightening them,this may help but I would suggest a test for your crankshaft end play,you see your vehicle has a clutch and can be hard on your crank ,s thrush bearings that keeps it rigid when you engage the clutch.the best way to check this is to grab the pulley or harmonic balancer and pull hard on it it should thump and move too much play can lead to failure in oil pressure in the engine due to too much lateral movement in the crank,hope that was helpful.delmy d
2006-09-27 02:06:41 · answer #6 · answered by delmy d 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi Theres a heck of numerous hypothesis occurring right here whilst the easy answer is to run the engine with the bonnet up (or HOOD to our American buddies!!) and notice the place the steam or smoke is coming from, you will then know what's strictly what's incorrect! Regards Geordie
2016-12-12 16:02:05 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is your wife in the car and does she wear a bonnet? Check to make sure her mouth is closed......other than that check the answer from the Mechanic that's been at this for 35 to 40 years.
Mechanic aka Shadetree.
2006-10-05 01:21:45 · answer #8 · answered by mechanic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like throw out bearing to me.
2006-10-04 05:42:43 · answer #9 · answered by smoke 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like one of the belts needs adjusting
2006-09-27 01:46:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋