Could It Be The Clutch?

  1. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2007 Verwood Posts: 5217 53 Renault Clio 1.2 16v
    #1
    Hi gents, still got the knocking noise. Thought it was something to do with either driveshafts, wheel bearings, ball joints, anti roll bushes, loose heat shield.

    Had the lot checked, some parts replaced and still the noise is there. The garage that I have been using for ages said that the car looked great, which didn't really help (was nice to here though). Now that all this has been checked I get the feeling that it could be a loose clutch or gearbox problem.

    Basically it feels like there is something loose in front of my feet, whenever my foot is on the clutch it just doesn't feel right, can't really explain it. I had a quick feel of the pedal and it is very wobbly and its only half up on the position it should be (if that makes sense). When I lifted the clutch up to the position it should the knock appeared, which makes me thing its loose. I don't think it needs replacing as it doesn't slip i think it just needs tighten and realining or something. Major rep-age will be given for any help.

    Cheers
  2. Established Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 2279
    #2
    Check your wheelnuts one may be lose Trust me
  3. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2007 Verwood Posts: 5217 53 Renault Clio 1.2 16v
    #3
    No it certainly isn't them, anyone help?

    Cheers
  4. Established Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 2279
    #4
    Well thats wots caused mine once, worth checking to be honest.. Otherwise, could be cv, driveshaft, or hub!?
  5. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2007 Verwood Posts: 5217 53 Renault Clio 1.2 16v
    #5
    All checked mate, none of them. Dunno what the hell else it is apart from possible this clutch. There is something loose but I dunno what it is behind my feet.

    Cheers
  6. L-plater Joined: May 2007 Gloucestershire Posts: 49 Berlingo Van (lol)
    #6
    could be loads of stuff. i had an ax with a drive shaft knocking. sometime they can sort of pop out which causes a bang. or maybe a dodge gear box mount. when do you get the knock?
  7. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2007 Verwood Posts: 5217 53 Renault Clio 1.2 16v
    #7
    well if i go round a corner quickly, or i go over a bump, something feels looks and the clutch never feels right to me.

    Cheers
  8. Established Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 2279
    #8
    You woukd know if the clutch was fucked, may be the gearbox?
  9. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2007 Verwood Posts: 5217 53 Renault Clio 1.2 16v
    #9
    yeh i was thinking that, wouldn't have a clue what it would be, would it be something I could check myself or would a garage be best?

    Cheers
  10. Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2007 Torquay Posts: 123 saxo vtr pink mgf
    #10
    could it be strut top??
  11. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2007 Verwood Posts: 5217 53 Renault Clio 1.2 16v
    #11
    I can't see how, its right by the pedals.

    Cheers
  12. Established Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 2279
    #12
    Vibration could travel all ova, may be a snapped engine mount?? Common problem
  13. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2007 Verwood Posts: 5217 53 Renault Clio 1.2 16v
    #13
    Engine mounts have been checked. Nout wrong with them

    Cheers
  14. Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2007 Stoke-on-trent Posts: 239 Mk1 Vtr
    #14
    It could be a driveshaft mate, jack him up and spin the your tyre round and listen in.
  15. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2007 Verwood Posts: 5217 53 Renault Clio 1.2 16v
    #15
    Yeh I am thinking this cos I was down the scrappy yesterday and i looked at the driveshafts on a saxo there and the bar that runs through them is two different sizes (i.e drivers side is bigger than passenger). Now I don't think there is any difference in mine, does this mean I have been given the wrong shaft?

    Cheers