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Codye30

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Loud transmission noise!
« on: March 18, 2013, 05:28:49 PM »
Hey everyone. I'm trying to figure out whats wrong with my car. The transmission started making a rough noise with the clutch pushed in about a week ago. Throughout the week the noise has gotten louder. Now the noise is still there but with an extremely loud screeching noise. It doesn't matter if the clutch is pushed in or out but seems to be worse pushed in. However, it does seem to go away (for the most part) when actually in gear and moving down the road. As soon as I shift or push in the clutch the noise comes back.

So after all of this, I'm thinking about pulling out the transmission and replacing almost everything.
Here's the list so far:
Valeo Clutch kit : including pressure plate, clutch disc, pilot and throwout bearing, and centering tool
Rear main engine seal
Spring for Throw-out Bearing Release Lever
Input shaft seal
Pivot Pin for Clutch Fork Lever
Transmission mounts
Guibo
Exhaust gaskets

So, is there anything else I need to replace or could it be something other than the clutch/throwout bearing? I also wonder about the input shaft bearing?

(91 e30 318is) The car has 230k miles and its been in the family for 80k. I have no idea whether or not the clutch has been replaced.

Thanks,
Cody

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Re: Loud transmission noise!
« Reply #1 on: April 23, 2013, 06:20:53 PM »
well it sounds like your clutch bearings so id say that your list should cover it. by the way does the valeo clutch/fw kit come with a single mass flywheel. i put one in a 1.8t audi the other day that the kit was a direct bolt in replacement for the dual mass.

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Re: Loud transmission noise!
« Reply #2 on: April 23, 2013, 09:24:56 PM »
Yeah, It was my throw out bearing, completely worn out. The valeo kit that I got doesn't come with the flywheel.... just a replacement clutch, pressure plate, TOB, etc. for the dual mass.

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Re: Loud transmission noise!
« Reply #3 on: April 23, 2013, 09:33:04 PM »
Actually, it looks like they do make a conversion kit. Costs a lot more though!! http://www.amazon.com/Valeo-52161203-Solid-Flywheel-Conversion/dp/B001DHC3V8