My car produces an annoying squeaking noise when travelling at low speed, the noise seems to start happening after a short while and does not happen when i press the brakes/clutch and only happens when slowing down or starting off, ive been told this is a common fault on this type of golf, can any help???
2007-05-10 03:31:50 · 9 answers · asked by Rick 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Volkswagen
It may be the thrust bearing in the clutch which is worn.
To check if it is, drive the car with your foot OFF the clutch pedal. When the squeaking noise starts gradually apply pressure to the clutch pedal. If the noise stops it's the bearing that's faulty and will need replacing.
If this is the case then you might as well replace the whole clutch with a 3 in 1 kit whilst the gearbox is out.
Hope this helps
2007-05-11 06:43:20 · answer #1 · answered by Yoda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That explains it...!
I had been wondering were my ex went. (grin).
Actually, when you say it does NOT happen when you step on the brakes do you mean that it STOPS or that the brakes do not cause it to happen.
If the former, then you may simply have something rubbing on a rotor or caliper. If the latter then I tend to go with the loose fan belt concept as a first item to check. After that we need more detail (inside the car, outside.. front, rear... can you make it happen by rocking the car at a dead stop, etc..)
2007-05-10 04:32:41 · answer #2 · answered by ca_surveyor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the noise disappears when you use the brakes it could be the rear brake pads sticking causing the brakes to bind slightly.just requires the the pads removing and cleaning unless they are worn out then they will need replacing. dont know of a common fault with clutch release bearings making noises. if the noise is comming from the clutch/gearbox area then the gearbox will need to be removed and the cluch and gearbox inspected.
2007-05-13 11:12:45 · answer #3 · answered by YOSE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
staggering mounts on the suspension struts or roll bar links, you maybe waiting to sense placed on interior the staggering mounts via jacking the automobile up and firmly push/pull on staggering and backside of the wheel on an identical time if your in any respect uncertain you're able to take it to a storage.
2016-12-11 05:32:50 · answer #4 · answered by lacuesta 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tighten the belt on your alternator!
2007-05-10 03:42:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't know much about cars, but have you tried oiling the plate if its sqeaking so much ?
surprised you can hear it while you're driving ?
2007-05-10 03:39:52 · answer #6 · answered by The Unknown Soldier 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
leave the Wife/girlfriend at home.
2007-05-10 03:46:05 · answer #7 · answered by peter p 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get your local independent garage to OIL it.
2007-05-10 03:39:55 · answer #8 · answered by paulrb8 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
kill the mouse
2007-05-10 03:47:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋