Important! : Gearbox or Clutch??

1. Silvan86 L-plater Joined: May 2009 Southampton Posts: 36 Citroen Savo VTR

   #1 27th December 2009, 21:17

   Hi all
   
   I have a '99 Saxo VTR, T reg. For a while now, its noisy, sort of a growling sound - but as soon as I put the clutch pedal down, the noise completely stops and sounds as a car should. When I release the pedal, it starts again. When driving, again its noisy except when the clutch is pressed. Its been getting noisier over time, HOWEVER, it doesnt seem to make any noise when in 5th, only the first 3 gears mainly... Also - dont know if its anything to do with it, but sometimes I have difficulty getting it into reverse, ie. it wont, I have to lift the clutch pedal, then repress and try again. A couple of times when Ive taken off from the driveway, it 'falls' out of gear. I think its something to do with the clutch, but I know very little about cars.
   
   Can anybody help?? Any suggestions??
   
   Thanks
2. saxochap Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 823

   #2 27th December 2009, 21:56

   hi mate,
   
   it sounds like the release bearing which is part of the clutch,
   
   Chris

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3. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

   #3 28th December 2009, 03:22

   release bearing .............
4. stormin Established Member Joined: Jun 2007 Toronto, Canada Posts: 1118 Mitsi Evo 2008

   #4 28th December 2009, 12:01

   release bearing as said
5. adam19 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 Harlow, essex Posts: 2731 Clio 182

   #5 28th December 2009, 17:19

   yup release bearings as said above mate
6. jamesgibbons Newbie Joined: Oct 2009 Taunton Posts: 18 Saxo vts MK2

   #6 30th December 2009, 18:42

   Clutch release bearing.
7. sparky771 Established Member Joined: Jun 2009 Manchester!! Posts: 2322 2000 Furio!

   #7 30th December 2009, 18:54

   Release bearing (just incase you dint get the message from the previous posts )
   
   Also its better to buy a whole new clutch rather than just the release bearing will save you money in the long run
8. sammy90 Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Essex Posts: 170 1997 Peugeot 106 GTi

   #8 1st January 2010, 13:36

   hi mate ive just had this problem it was the release bearing it cost me £100 for a clutch kit and another 100 fitting. Mines a qh clutch and its works superb. Would recommend a qh or a valeo