horrible grinding noise clutch/box! Help pls

16-09-2009, 09:42 PM

hi all
coming back from Vanfest van ran great but when got off the M54 whenever i changed gear i got a horrible grinding/ growling noise!
now when i start her up and put my foot on the clutch it makes the noise again the noise also remains for a short while when in gear and clutch depresed tho?
does this sound like the clutch or gearbox or something else
any ideas or suggestions on what i should check greatly appreciated
cheers
tony

bac2ba6 · 16-09-2009, 09:48 PM

clutch release bearing maybe or brokem fingers on the clutch pressure plate ?

rapidresto · 16-09-2009, 10:29 PM

as above, release bearing most likely.

Pull the engine and survey the damage. If your lucky, i'll be the bearing, worst case is a new clutch,pressure plate, bearing and release arm.

Try not to use it as the more you do the more damage will be done.

marv_666 · 16-09-2009, 11:02 PM

Thrust bearing all day long. Start it up, should sound ok with clutch pedal up, gring like a b*stard every time u put pressure on the pedal.
Was probably because too much heat built on the motorway.
Quick cheap and easy repair, though personally i would recommend the uprated retaining clips aswell. adds a couple of quid, but well woth it in my book.
Be cool.

17-09-2009, 08:37 PM

cheers all
well im going to get under there and have a look over the weekend
fingers crossed it will be just the bearing but we will see
cheers