Clutch Problem
Discussion
Only noticed this today, since i was driving with the window down. When the clutch is engaged there are no problems, but when i push the pedal down it starts making a strange noice, which i can only describe as a wet, squeaky noise (sorry, know that's hopeless). The noise is coming from underneath the car, not the pedal itself. If i hold it down then the noise stops after 6 or 7 seconds, but if i then release it and re-depress the pedal then the noise comes right back.
The clutch isn't slipping and i'm pretty sure that it's adjustment is alright, since i can change gear without any grinding and the bite feels the same, but i'm sure that it's never done this before. Anybody got any ideas?
The clutch isn't slipping and i'm pretty sure that it's adjustment is alright, since i can change gear without any grinding and the bite feels the same, but i'm sure that it's never done this before. Anybody got any ideas?
It's more likely than not the throwout bearing, inexpensive part but unfortunately you do have to drop the trans to replace it. Put up with the noise as long as you can or until it fails completely.
Less likely would be bent or broken diaphragm spring fingers on the pressure plate. You still have to drop the trans, more expensive, should attend to it right away.
Less likely would be bent or broken diaphragm spring fingers on the pressure plate. You still have to drop the trans, more expensive, should attend to it right away.
Yep, sounds like the throwout bearing (also known as the clutch release bearing or clutch thrust bearing).
It will get worse, to the point where it makes an unbearable screaming noise when you depress the clutch pedal, so you might as well get it sorted. Since most of the cost is the labour of splitting the engine and box, I'd suggest you replace the clutch itself while you are at it.
It will get worse, to the point where it makes an unbearable screaming noise when you depress the clutch pedal, so you might as well get it sorted. Since most of the cost is the labour of splitting the engine and box, I'd suggest you replace the clutch itself while you are at it.
. Steve, yes it is the Rover 100, do you reckon that will make it easier?. I asked the same question on a few other forms and everybody has come to the same conclusions.Actually I believe it's the slave cylinder. Yes, you read that correctly. On plastic slave cylinders the silicon grease washes away from the seal at high mileage and then chatters when the seals move.
Before you go changing the clutch you could try bleeding through with DOT5 silicon fluid, that may completely resolve the problem.
Before you go changing the clutch you could try bleeding through with DOT5 silicon fluid, that may completely resolve the problem.
GavinPearson said:
Actually I believe it's the slave cylinder. Yes, you read that correctly. On plastic slave cylinders the silicon grease washes away from the seal at high mileage and then chatters when the seals move.
Before you go changing the clutch you could try bleeding through with DOT5 silicon fluid, that may completely resolve the problem.
Before you go changing the clutch you could try bleeding through with DOT5 silicon fluid, that may completely resolve the problem.
That's one i've not heard of before but am not disputing it.
If it is that then it should do the same without the engine running which would prove it for sure.
Steve
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