Author Topic: Need immediate help! (Read 2666 times)

e30Andym42 · « **on:** May 04, 2009, 08:36:01 PM »

So there is a noise coming from somewhere on my car that changes when I step on the clutch. I searched and I am guessing it is the throwout bearing? Also in my search people said if it was that it should be checked out/replaced immediately. I just went out to get groceries, and I noticed this. Before, it made a noise only when the clutch was not depressed, vibrating-like. Now it is making a terrible noise when depressed, and virtually no noise when not. Here is a vid:

interior- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XheiSn2bUqk
exterior- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGy5A-NMvpo

In the outside video, when I turned it off the first time, I had the clutch released, and the second time I turned it off, I had the clutch depressed.

I love this car. This problem is burning a hole in my being. Any help would be very much appreciated. Thanks for looking.

e30Andym42 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 04, 2009, 09:40:32 PM »

In addidition, I have about 106,000 miles on my car.

B318M42W · « **Reply #2 on:** May 04, 2009, 10:16:41 PM »

not a pro at clutch noises... throwing out an easy check for you... is your brake fluid full? clutch shares the same fluid with the brakes, might not have enough??? throwing out ideas here...

1991 E30 M42 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 05, 2009, 02:07:36 AM »

it could be internal bearing issues as well, when you hit the clutch it takes the stress off of multiple bearings

nicknikolovski · « **Reply #4 on:** May 05, 2009, 04:31:18 AM »

very difficult to determine through your videos. The engine is a lot louder so hard to tell. Could be a number of things. I would pull out the gearbox and check whats going on. Usually the release bearing will squeal loudly. Vibration could be something. Check driveline bearings and uni-joints as well. What happens as you change gears?

e30Andym42 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 05, 2009, 03:49:10 PM »

Thank you so much for the replies!

Quote from: B318M42W;71373

not a pro at clutch noises... throwing out an easy check for you... is your brake fluid full? clutch shares the same fluid with the brakes, might not have enough??? throwing out ideas here...

I wish it was this simple. Brake fluid seems to be at the correct level.

Quote from: nicknikolovski;71385

very difficult to determine through your videos. The engine is a lot louder so hard to tell. Could be a number of things. I would pull out the gearbox and check whats going on. Usually the release bearing will squeal loudly. Vibration could be something. Check driveline bearings and uni-joints as well. What happens as you change gears?

All is well switching gears, no problems whatsoever. My shifter bushings are decently worn though, so if I push the shifter towards the engine while in first, it changes the length of the throw, and if I am shifting fast, I might release the clutch too early, not that it has anything to do with this. But no, everything is smooth.

e30_03e · « **Reply #6 on:** May 05, 2009, 10:59:29 PM »

I had the same problem after replacing the tranny on a 535i. It wasn;t the throwout bearing but the pilot bearing in the flywheel.
Hope this helps....:cool:

e30Andym42 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 07, 2009, 02:14:37 PM »

Well unfortunately I still don't have enough information, so I suppose I will have to take out the transmission and check everything out, which is exactly what I wanted to avoid. I can't afford to have my car sitting in the driveway with all kinds of shit laying around, waiting for parts to arrive, which could take around a week.

I am still looking for your opinion on what could be wrong with my car. If anyone has any insight, I would greatly appreciate it. Meanwhile, I will be completing my research on DIYs, and gathering tools I don't have for the job. God help me.