It almost always occurs when I press the clutch down but also occurs out of the blue when I am driving along a straight road at a constant speed not even touching the clutch. What could be wrong? I thought at first it was something to do with the clutch, but the fact that the noise sometimes happens when I am not touching the clutch confuses me. The noise is definately a lot worse every time I do press the clutch though
2006-12-22 13:28:20 · 9 answers · asked by Helen 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Ooops-get to a garage soonest, ar at least make sure your AA membership is up to date, !!! Sounds like it'll be expensive......
(you know what they say: If it's got tyres or testicles- it's bound to be trouble...)
Happy Christmas M : )
2006-12-22 13:32:34 · answer #1 · answered by mesmerized 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be clutch release bearing, unless you have a Golf or something with a golf type gearbox you might just as well fit a new clutch while you are at it , The VW Golf gearbox also used on 1300 and 1600 Rover Montego and Maestro has a release bearing on the end cover which can be changed without removng the gearbox.
2006-12-22 22:10:45 · answer #2 · answered by "Call me Dave" 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probabaly needs a clutch. the throwout bearing is probably bad and causing chatter "sometimes"., the clutch disc itself is probably worn down so far that the rivets are grinding against the pressureplate.
You can have a garage or someone that has a clue about clutches, to take a look at it. I'm pretty sure it will be toast.
If you need anything else, just let me know. you can shoot me an email at wgarrison@logixautoparts.com
best wishes
wayne - logixautoparts.com
2006-12-22 21:38:09 · answer #3 · answered by logixautoparts.com 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you disengage the clutch the fly wheel spins and if its dirty or consumed will make a noise. Usually the pressure plate can also have the same sound when travelling it makes a noise if its starts to slip. I would say its definitely the clutch. Bloody cars hey?
2006-12-22 21:35:18 · answer #4 · answered by Bacistocaz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT SOUNDS LIKE THE THRUST BEARING. YOU SHOULD BUY A 3 IN 1 CLUTCH KIT WHICH INCLUDES PRESSURE PLATE, DRIVE PLATE AND THRUST BEARING. AS YOU HAVE TO REMOVE THE GEARBOX TO REPLACE THE BEARING YOU MAY AS WELL REPLACE THE CLUTCH AT THE SAME TIME. BUY THE CLUTCH KIT OFF EBAY AND YOU WILL MORE THAN LIKELY SAVE HALF THE PRICE OF HAVING IT FITTED. TRY A SMALL GARAGE FOR A QUOTE, YOU MAY BE SURPRISED.
2006-12-24 11:02:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like clutch is breaking up to me get an opinion from a mechanic , i would need to hear it to be sure
2006-12-23 07:04:44 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My only hope is that you haven't let this go on too long. It's definitely the clutch or throw out bearing.
Please don't let it suffer any longer, get to a tranny shop today.
2006-12-22 22:00:19 · answer #7 · answered by wernerslave 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds to me like the relice bearing on the clutch arm is worn out
new clutch im affraid
2006-12-23 01:44:57 · answer #8 · answered by witheringtonkeith 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its probably cause the rubber popped or its burned out.
2006-12-22 21:37:52 · answer #9 · answered by Michelle T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋