clutch rattling

1. user_45760 L-plater Joined: Jul 2010 caerphilly Posts: 59 saxo furio

   #1 14th August 2010, 13:22

   my clutch makes this rattling noise when i push it all the way down, but it stopsjust before i find the bit, its quite loud any ideas? thanks
2. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

   #2 14th August 2010, 13:28

   probably clutch release bearing breaking up. made out of cheese most of the time
3. Stevo123 Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Redcar Posts: 1971 2000 Posi Blue vtr

   #3 14th August 2010, 13:56

   Eye, mine is the same, keep adjusting the cable as the bearing is being eaten away and wearing down lol. Gotta sort it soon though.
4. user_45760 L-plater Joined: Jul 2010 caerphilly Posts: 59 saxo furio

   #4 14th August 2010, 14:53

   i wouldnt have a clue how to adjust it lol, is it an expensive job then?
5. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

   #5 15th August 2010, 02:03

   to change the clutch release bearing the gearbox has to come off. Usually mayaswell do the clutch as your there so its a whole new clutch job really
6. Nathycakes Newbie Joined: Jul 2010 Exeter Posts: 13 Citroen Saxo VTR 2002

   #6 15th August 2010, 16:41

   definately clutch release bearing.... had mine done now a couple of weekends ago.. sounds like a bag of nails spinning around .. bad times!
7. squeaky Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2008 louth Posts: 326 Saxo vtr, ax gti, sloda fabia vrs

   #7 15th August 2010, 16:56

   clutch release bearing mine has been doing it for ages now but its still going strong
8. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

   #8 15th August 2010, 18:34

   mine kept getting louder and louder for ages until i finally pulled my finger out as i didnt want it to completely break and i get stranded somewhere