My 98 VW Jetta makes grinding noise when I let off the gas. This noise stops when I push in the clutch.?

Question

In reverse, it makes a similar noise. I think this year jetta has a hydraulic clutch. I don't know if this problem is something to do with the clutch or if it's a transmission problem.

Answer 1

Sounds like a throw-out bearing throwing out.

Answer 2

fat Jogger has the main appropriate theory, yet i'm going to nonetheless provide my enter :P If the grab exchange into going out your engine could "slip" or not seize and merely rev up, enormously while accelerating stressful. Low fluid does not reason grinding or squeaking, that's going to reason the grab pedal to unfastened rigidity and experience relatively unfastened. while does the noise happen, Does it happen purely once you launch the grab pedal? Does it purely happen once you provide the motor vehicle gas? Does it happen at a similar time as freeing/pressing the grab pedal? in case you hear a "knocking" noise at idle with the grab pedal released then you rather've a worn Mainshaft Bearing (aka enter Shaft Bearing) and would desire to have it replaced quickly. a bad ISB is an ordinary issue in EX trannies ninety two-2000. in case you hear a "knocking" purely at a similar time as the grab pedal is pressed in then that's the Throw Out Bearing. If those bearings are worn you will hear additionally a whirring sound as you improve up coming from the transmission, how loud that's relies upon on how undesirable the transmission is worn. Pop your hood and attempt to discover the sound, have somebody rev the motor vehicle a sprint if that brings the noise out. additionally a stethoscope will grant help to discover the sound much greater advantageous. Atleast this manner you would be responsive to if that's the transmission or motor. if that's the transmission, I fantastically recommend you get it fastened ASAP, while the Throw Out, enter, Rear Angular, or Pilot bearing fail it could reason intense injury interior the long-term by destroying the gears and different bearings alongside the way. while the bearings placed on, they permit aspects to teach, bounce, rotate, slip, etc... in techniques they shouldn't that reason intense placed on. better than possibly no remember if that's a bad enter Shaft Bearing or Rear Angular Bearing the keep will propose a sparkling transmission or rebuild it for thousands of dollars. yet which ever of the bearings is inflicting the noise, the transmission will would desire to come out. that's low-value in case you be responsive to what your doing and can DIY, otherwise sturdy success and look ahead to any shops that would overcharge. It value me approximately $one hundred for further kit and tranny fluid to do it myself, i won't be able to think of what a save will value.

Answer 3

I cannot hear that sound to agree that it is grinding, so take it to a mechanic or shop and let them hear. Grinding is not good....but I would not suspect the transmission on a car that new to be the problem.

Answer 4

could be a lot of things but id say it was a throwout bearing. could be the drive shaft too just have to check everything out and start eliminating stuff

Answer 5

My guess is a bad main bearing in the trans

Answer 6

is the pilot bearing. I am 100% sure.

You can't fix that by Yourself.need a mechanic.