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Clutch Problem

  • 01-06-2010 11:50pm
    #1
    Anotheridiot
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭


    Evening all. I've noticed a strange noise when ever i push the clutch to change gears, kind of a whirring noise, hard to describe really. But only occurs when foot is on clutch, even when idling or just after starting car ,the noise is there. Any idea what the problem could be? There are no other obvious problems. Had it serviced last week and it was ok. Thanks.


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  • #2
    weeder
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,469 ✭✭✭weeder


    sounds like the release bearing


  • #3
    Anotheridiot
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭Anotheridiot


    any idea what that would cost to repair?


  • #4
    johnayo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,718 ✭✭✭johnayo


    Anotheridiot wrote: »
    Evening all. I've noticed a strange noise when ever i push the clutch to change gears, kind of a whirring noise, hard to describe really. But only occurs when foot is on clutch, even when idling or just after starting car ,the noise is there. Any idea what the problem could be? There are no other obvious problems. Had it serviced last week and it was ok. Thanks.

    Probably release bearing. May also be pressure plate. Either way it looks lke a new clutch required.


  • #5
    johnayo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,718 ✭✭✭johnayo


    Anotheridiot wrote: »
    any idea what that would cost to repair?

    make and year of car


  • #6
    Anotheridiot
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭Anotheridiot


    It's a citroen xsara picasso 1.6 2002.


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  • #7
    Anotheridiot
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭Anotheridiot


    Took it to mechanic today. Said it's the bearings alright. Saying it could cost around 500 euro. Does that seem right?


  • #8
    cantdecide
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,465 ✭✭✭✭cantdecide


    Anotheridiot wrote: »
    Took it to mechanic today. Said it's the bearings alright. Saying it could cost around 500 euro. Does that seem right?

    Does that include a full clutch kit or just the bearing? What mileage is on the car?


  • #9
    Anotheridiot
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭Anotheridiot


    Full clutch replacement. 125,000 km


  • #10
    cantdecide
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,465 ✭✭✭✭cantdecide


    Sounds alright to me anyway


  • #11
    Anotheridiot
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭Anotheridiot


    Cheers. Thanks for help.


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  • #12
    pandaflop
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭pandaflop


    shop around, i recently got a full clutch kit on a 00 focus for e380 and i probably cud have gotten it cheaper, see if friends no any mechanics willing to do a nixer


  • #13
    cjt156
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,062 ✭✭✭cjt156


    Do you want to spend that amount of money to fix a whirring sound? My release bearing has whistled in cold weather for over 3 years now (close to 40k miles in that time). It's caused by the grease hardening when cold. Once it warms up the sound stops & clutch action is fine at all times.
    130k miles on the clock & when it the clutch finally does go I'll replace the lot then.


  • #14
    mercservices
    Registered Users Posts: 81 ✭✭mercservices


    Anotheridiot wrote: »
    Took it to mechanic today. Said it's the bearings alright. Saying it could cost around 500 euro. Does that seem right?
    Thats a bit harsh,shop around! The last one i did for 390, complete kit inc bearing supplied and fitted.


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