Clutch problems

1. Furio_Rob Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2008 Newcastle Posts: 2667 Furio FTW

   #1 27th November 2010, 18:48

   last few days my cars got progressively worse. started off making a high pitched squeaking/whirling sound when i started it so just thought it was the fan belt or something. Then it started constanlty making a strange noise that got worse when the clutch was depressed. Then it became harder and harder to put it in gear and today i had to drive home from work using 4th and 5th only and once i got home it wouldnt go in any. Also the pedal wobbles and vibrates constantly. One thing it does do, it will go into reverse, but even if i leave the clutch down the car starts reversing :s
   
   is this a massive problem like a new clutch? pretty bad considering i only got it replaced within the last 18-24 months. Or could it be somthing more simple
   
   thanks
2. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #2 27th November 2010, 18:51

   Possibly you need a new clutch cable.
   
   Steve.
3. user_31412 Established Member Joined: Feb 2009 ★ West / North Yorkshire ★ Posts: 1653

   #3 27th November 2010, 18:56

   Sounds like the clutch release bearing to me mate, so gearbox off again
4. Furio_Rob Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2008 Newcastle Posts: 2667 Furio FTW

   #4 28th November 2010, 21:46

   so obviously i left it all today. Got in from work and decided to start it and see if it'd go into gear. It wouldnt go in and when i brought my foot of the clutch the pedal stayed in. So now it doesnt even feel connected to anything and i can just pull it forwards and backwards with ease
   
   thanks for the help guys. The garage that i take my car to is the one my dads always used but i feel like they've been taking the piss a bit so didnt wanna take it in straight away cos i know they'll just say it needs a new clutch
5. user_31412 Established Member Joined: Feb 2009 ★ West / North Yorkshire ★ Posts: 1653

   #5 28th November 2010, 22:03

   Garages
   
   Dont ever trust garages how ever long you've used them. Remember their number 1 aim is to make as much money off you as they can - sometimes at the price of proper parts
6. Furio_Rob Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2008 Newcastle Posts: 2667 Furio FTW

   #6 30th November 2010, 09:21

   awesome, 2 days, £350 and a new clutch later and its all sorted
7. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

   #7 30th November 2010, 10:08

   jeez 350 quid. Are they charging £150 an hour ?
8. Furio_Rob Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2008 Newcastle Posts: 2667 Furio FTW

   #8 30th November 2010, 11:48

   I dropped it off yesterday at about 2pm and im not getting it back till tomorrow so its not quite £150 an hour but probably pretty close lol
9. AndyJones Newbie Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 8

   #9 20th December 2010, 11:28

   I know looking for car parts can involve allot of running around. Next time you need any parts try a scrappy or try these guys for cheap citroen car spares.