Author Topic: Strange sound when clutch is pressed in (Read 3034 times)

automatic · « **on:** April 24, 2007, 10:24:52 PM »

When the clutch is pressed in there is a slight vibration in the pedal and a noise that sounds like a loose belt spinning. When I release the clutch pedal the noise goes away.

The noise is audible in neutral or any gear, its not too loud, I don't notice it unless the windows are down. I just noticed this a couple days ago and as much as I've been looking for an excuse to get a lightened flywheel i'd rather not have to do any major work right now. Any thoughts?

ak96ss · « **Reply #1 on:** April 24, 2007, 10:43:34 PM »

Throwout bearing gets my vote.

jetteman · « **Reply #2 on:** April 24, 2007, 11:15:54 PM »

i second the throwout bearing.

ten2doyle102 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 24, 2007, 11:23:25 PM »

i would have to agree as well. is it the original clutch or did you recently have it replaced.

Pedro · « **Reply #4 on:** April 25, 2007, 12:12:49 AM »

throwout bearing x4

automatic · « **Reply #5 on:** April 25, 2007, 12:45:58 AM »

If the throwout bearing is the problem, what does that mean to me in the short term? Is this something I should get in to a shop asap to have looked at or is it something that I can let ride? Also what would be involved for repair?

b318isp · « **Reply #6 on:** April 25, 2007, 05:23:46 AM »

You're looking at a new clutch kit. Plan for doing it in the near future as the bearing can be noisy for a while without being a problem.