I've just bought a VW Polo from a dealer (hoping that would help!). Was fine the first day, drove for about 40 miles with no problem. Then took it on the motorway from Manchester to London. After 100 miles after stopping at a service station, made a grating noise when restarted the engine. Noise occurs in neutral and when driving but disappears when the clutch is pressed. Breakdown people came and asked me to top up engine oil - which did make the noise go away. But then as I was coming into London the grating noise started again. The second breakdown recovery man said it could be something to do with the clutch bearing or gearbox but wasn't sure and I had to take it to a garage. Help! It's gonna cost me isn't it- well gutted as the 3 month warranty has so many exclusions that I'm sure it's not covered.
2007-01-08 08:53:43 · 14 answers · asked by polo2000w 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Sounds like the clutch throwout bearing is going bad. Not an expensive part but the transmission has to be removed to fit the part.
2007-01-08 08:59:43 · answer #1 · answered by Trackerrrr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not the thrust bearing. The thrust/throwout bearing would cause noise when you push the clutch in.
The problem you are describing is actually an internal transmission bearing. It is most likely either the input shaft bearing or the mainshaft bearing that is in the back of the input shaft. These fail when they are not properly lubricated. Your transmission needs repair.
To explain this better - lets say your in neutral at a stop with the engine running and the clutch pedal up. The transmission parts are moving - and so is the bad bearing - so you get noise. If you put the pedal in - the transmission parts don't move - noise goes away. The oppsosite is true for a thrust bearing.
2007-01-09 00:31:16 · answer #2 · answered by adventurouscouchpotatofun 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have bought the car from a dealer, you must have at least a 6 month warranty, which would cover any mechanical breakdowns. Have a look at the bill of sale, see if you have a warranty certificate. If the dealer is a reputable business man and not a Dell Boy Trotter, then speak to Citizens advice and trading standards to see what you can do. If the dealer is a Trotter, then you may have to seek legal advice, so long as you did not buy the car "SOLD AS SEEN", if there is then you have no leg to stand on and best butter up the bank manager.
2007-01-08 17:08:30 · answer #3 · answered by dragoondf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds very serious to me if you have just purchased it does not matter what the fault it has to be fit for the purpose you bought it for IE going somewere , but there is a very small period that covers that say two or three weeks . Trading standards will help if it is obvious that the car is not fit for the purpose . i would return to whoever you purchased it from and demand they fix this serious fault or you will refer them to the trading standards . or you could end up with a very expencive repair. at first glance it souds like clutch thrust race , but the fact the noise disapeared when you put oil in rules that out there is no conection between engine and gearbox , so it could be that when depressing the clutch it is pressing the grankshaft in and realining the con rods now that is a serious proplem
2007-01-09 06:36:03 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Others have suggested the thrust bearing in the clutch, the fact that the noise disappears when you put your foot on the clutch makes me suspect this as well.
It is possible that the car could go on for ages without any trouble but I would certainly go back to the dealer and explain the problem, especially if you have a limited time to return the car
2007-01-08 23:15:44 · answer #5 · answered by Martin14th 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello Pol 2000w, don`t panic, go to your nearset German and Swedish car parts shop explain noise ,i think it is definetly clutch bearing ,it wont be dear and they will have regular mechanics coming in the shop who will do the job for cash ,but you will have to decide what you think is a fair price,as a guide go to or phone some garages and ask how much to do a clutch bearing there answer will be your giude ,John .Boy.
2007-01-12 13:28:36 · answer #6 · answered by john5austin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like the thrust bearing,atached to the fork arm when operating the clutch,situated between the gearbox bell houseing and the flywheel end of the engine,make shure the drain plug is still in the gearbox.
2007-01-08 21:08:32 · answer #7 · answered by tugboat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take the car back and demand that the vehicle is either epaired at the dealers cost or get a full refund for the car. this is done under the sale of goods act and you must state that the item was sold in a state unfit for its duty. if they decline contact auto express as they can help. if you belong to the aa or rac etc they have a team who will also help and there is also your local trading standards office available via your local council.
2007-01-09 01:31:59 · answer #8 · answered by bigabadabill 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thrust bearing,run of the mill job for any decent mechanic,approx £200 quid,but try and get some recourse from the dealer first.
2007-01-08 17:23:49 · answer #9 · answered by razorbite 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a bearing collapsing in the gearbox.
2007-01-08 16:58:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋