Release Bearing?

1. beaumontdvd Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2007 Basingstoke Posts: 116 White Saxo 1.1 1997

   #1 4th January 2009, 20:58

   Not to sure about this, but i think the release bearing has gone but if i drive somewhere far for example, is this the kind of problem that could stop my car from working randomly? Or will it take ages? Thanks,
2. user_29399 Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2008 Wirral Posts: 228 saxo VTR Mk2

   #2 4th January 2009, 21:28

   yes it could wen the bearing goes the clutch will not disengage properly or so i have been told as mine has gone aswell.
3. beaumontdvd Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2007 Basingstoke Posts: 116 White Saxo 1.1 1997

   #3 4th January 2009, 22:39

   Oh right cheers mate, So would it go straight away or can it go slowly?
4. tartanflyer Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2008 crieff perthshire Posts: 158 saxo vtr 51

   #4 4th January 2009, 22:54

   best get the clutch + release bearing changed. it could last 5 mins or 5 months
5. user_29399 Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2008 Wirral Posts: 228 saxo VTR Mk2

   #5 4th January 2009, 23:01

   as above it will just happen no telling when thow sorry
6. Saxotim Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2007 Leeds Posts: 2865 172 Cup, Mk2 VTR

   #6 4th January 2009, 23:05

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by tartanflyer best get the clutch + release bearing changed. it could last 5 mins or 5 months

   x2 on that.
   get a new clutch kit on it asap