Noise pulling away, any ideas?

Rezz · Mar 31, 2014

New noise on the disco, only ever happens from cold/overnight parked. So it's in gear, as I let the clutch out there's a low pitched whining noise until the clutch is fully released. Only happens for first few pull offs then goes once warm? Clutch related yes but it doesn't drag or grab and gear changes fine? Done 110k miles.. Any ideas?

ironhorse · Mar 31, 2014

could be the thrust bearing making noise

Rezz · Mar 31, 2014

ironhorse said:
could be the thrust bearing making noise

Ok cheers.. And does it sound right the noise going once after a few pulls away? Is it a box out job?

ironhorse · Mar 31, 2014

It just sounds very plausible, thrust bearing dry or fairly dry sits over night, you start the car and put the thrust bearing into motion; it squawks fir a little while until it’s warmed up and moved what little lube it still holds. Replacement is gearbox or engine out, but noisy thrust bearing can go on for ages but obviously eventually you will need to replace it, if indeed it is that but from what you say for me it does point that way.

Rezz · Mar 31, 2014

ironhorse said:
It just sounds very plausible, thrust bearing dry or fairly dry sits over night, you start the car and put the thrust bearing into motion; it squawks fir a little while until its warmed up and moved what little lube it still holds. Replacement is gearbox or engine out, but noisy thrust bearing can go on for ages but obviously eventually you will need to replace it, if indeed it is that but from what you say for me it does point that way.

Very helpful thanks iron horse, much appreciated. Doesn't seem to be getting worse at the moment, makes sense to let it carry on till worsen? Any idea of cost to fix?

ironhorse · Mar 31, 2014

Cost of the bearing is just a few pounds, but as you have the engine and gearbox apart it’s worth checking your clutch for wear and replacing if necessary, as you don’t want to be back here again shortly after doing a thrust bearing. You can buy a Clutch kit which has everything you need, thrust bearing, pressure plate, and friction plate, for around £100, obviously if you do the job yourself allow yourself a couple of days to take your time, can be done in a day without any trouble. Garage charges vary it’s the labour cost that hurts, but with the right facilities they should have the job done in a day.

sierrafery · Mar 31, 2014

my money is on the spigot bush... also gearbox off job anyway just that this one will not affect anything, just makes noise

jamesmartin · Mar 31, 2014

sierrafery said:
my money is on the spigot bush... also gearbox off job anyway just that this one will not affect anything, just makes noise

proof is easy ,noise will go away if pedal is fully pressed

Rezz · Apr 1, 2014

jamesmartin said:
proof is easy ,noise will go away if pedal is fully pressed

Yep noise goes when clutch is depressed..

Thor1950 · Apr 2, 2014

Rezz said:
Yep noise goes when clutch is depressed..

If you change that you might want to do complete clutch job including a DMF ( your fly wheel) You didn't say if this is the original equipment or not.

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