Noisy clutch release bearing

[Nigel_O]

The clutch release bearing on my Vantage is whirring when there s pressure on the pedal. I have a feeling I know what the answer is, but I guess I m not the first to experience it, so I thought I d ask what are my options?

The clutch (standard single-plate) is fine - about 30k miles on it and so signs of slipping

1) live with it - TADTS .
2) get it replaced, but keep the clutch as it isn t worn out
3) hit the reserve fund (again ) and have a twin-plate clutch fitted

Edited by Nigel_O on Saturday 11th October 08:22

[john ryan]

I'm at 60K on the original clutch in my 07 V8V, and a silent release bearing. I guess it depends on whether you can live with the noise

[Nigel_O]

Should have made it clearer, sorry. I can live with the noise, but not if a failure is imminent.

Is a noisy bearing likely to get worse is short order?

[Buster73]

Live with it , if it gets noticeably worse get it renewed along with a new clutch while you’re on.

Not worth just changing the bearing while the box is out , no decent garage would recommend just the bearing being changed.

[Nigel_O]

I've caved in - booked in at DAE in mid December for a twin plate clutch...

[laterontoday]

I’m going to need a new clutch soon too. As a guide what sort of cost are you expecting for a twin plate clutch.

[Nigel_O]

laterontoday said:

I m going to need a new clutch soon too. As a guide what sort of cost are you expecting for a twin plate clutch.

£3k + vat fitted.

Not cheap, but every review I’ve read says it’s transformative.

It’s the last of the ‘big four’ jobs on this car - I’ve already done the brakes, suspension and rear subframe. I’m hoping it’s good for a few years yet, at least until I retire in four years (not sure I’ll be able to justify it after that…)

[laterontoday]

Thank you that’s a useful guide

[Gazza450]

Nigel_O said:

£3k + vat fitted.

Not cheap, but every review I ve read says it s transformative.

It s the last of the big four jobs on this car - I ve already done the brakes, suspension and rear subframe. I m hoping it s good for a few years yet, at least until I retire in four years (not sure I ll be able to justify it after that )

Nigel, I retired two years ago and after 8years of more or less trouble free motoring, and despite some concerns about justifying the cost, I decided to future proof my 2007 V8V and had “the big four” jobs as you correctly call them, done at one go.
The car returned fully refreshed and much easier to enjoy.
Retirement gives you the time to really use and enjoy your car, after all you’ve probably worked your butt off to get it in the first place!
Don’t be too hasty to give your P and J up when you finally stop work, remember you can’t take your money with you and the Gov will take more than it’s fair share of anything you leave the kids!
Anyway my son says he wants the Vantage when I’m finished with it, so I’m doing it for him really