Clutch Bearing???

1. MickyWelsh172 Established Member Joined: May 2010 Sunderland Posts: 1966 Clio Sport 172

   #1 29th May 2011, 13:06

   When i start the car and its sitting idling, or even when im driving, it makes a kinda squealing noise, not as loud as a fan belt causes, but you can hear it.
   
   My dads came through today and had a look, and i showed him, when i put the clutch down so far, it goes away.
   
   He believes this is the clutch bearing? Is he right? Is this an expensive jobby?
   
   Thanks
2. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #2 29th May 2011, 13:09

   A clutch release bearing is £25.
   
   Always worth replacing the whole clutch while the box is off.
   
   A clutch kit is £100
   
   Gearbox oil around £25 if you dont recycle your exsisting oil.
   
   Driveshaft seals, £5
   
   If you want someone to do it, then a garage will charge around £110 labour excluding parts.

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3. MickyWelsh172 Established Member Joined: May 2010 Sunderland Posts: 1966 Clio Sport 172

   #3 29th May 2011, 13:12

   So looking at roughly £250-£300 but that gives me total peace of mind with brand new clutch and seals etc?
4. MickyWelsh172 Established Member Joined: May 2010 Sunderland Posts: 1966 Clio Sport 172

   #4 29th May 2011, 13:15

   And i got it wrong, he thinks its the Thrust Bearing, not Clutch Bearing, i heard him wrong, lol.
5. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #5 29th May 2011, 13:15

   Thats the one
   
   However, you could have this noise from it for like 5k more miles and the clutch will still operate fine.
   
   If you have the spare money or doing long distance driving then replace it.
   
   If you are skint and dont travel far then I wouldnt worry about it untill it fails completley. You can drive a car with no clutch so it isnt the end of the world if it fails while you are out.
6. MickyWelsh172 Established Member Joined: May 2010 Sunderland Posts: 1966 Clio Sport 172

   #6 29th May 2011, 13:15

   haha but if you drive while the clutch is fucked, i knacks the Gearbox, dont it?
7. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #7 29th May 2011, 13:18

   Depends how good you are at catching the gears! The gearbox will cope if you dont crunch it hard, unless the box is on its way out too lol
   
   My mate had to drive for a whole week doing a 35 mile journey to work and back a day with no clutch lol, he got the gears down to a t by the end of the week.
8. MickyWelsh172 Established Member Joined: May 2010 Sunderland Posts: 1966 Clio Sport 172

   #8 7th August 2011, 09:58

   Just a quick update on this thread, ive got a video of the noise my cars makes when its first started up and its idling?
   
   
   Anyone know if its definitely the thrust bearing? Im gonna look into getting the clutch done soon, so i'd prefer to know if it is the clutch making this noise? As i said, it goes away when i drop the clutch though?
   
   Thanks
9. kennym1987 Established Member Joined: Sep 2007 Armadale, West Lothian Posts: 1230 flatty 16v sleeper and a regular vts

   #9 7th August 2011, 13:40

   i would say that is definatly the release bearing. mine has been making noise like that for at least the year. still works fine worry when it stops making noise
10. user_15516 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 6640 Integra DC5R & VTS

    #10 7th August 2011, 13:50

    If you push the clutch in, does the noise disappear? If so, will be the clutch release bearing. Might as well fit a new clutch kit.
11. Ben_SaxoForte Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Stoke-on-trent Posts: 2640 Mk5 Golf GTTDI Mk2 VTR Project

    #11 7th August 2011, 15:43

    mines the same i'm hoping it is the clutch release bearing its been like that for a year and a half lol gonna change the clutch soon
12. SI80 Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2011 NW Posts: 284 2001 saxo vtr silver/1999 1.1 eastcost

    #12 7th August 2011, 16:31

    I have had my vtr for just over 2 weeks now and when i got it they said it has just had a new clutch in but i am now thinking they are liars as mine has been doing this same thing.
13. white_vtr Frequent Poster Joined: May 2009 newcastle Posts: 921 Bianca gti on bodys Black evo 9

    #13 7th August 2011, 16:41

    9 times out of 10 when u put a new clutch in it still squeals.. just one of thos things haha
14. MickyWelsh172 Established Member Joined: May 2010 Sunderland Posts: 1966 Clio Sport 172

    #14 7th August 2011, 17:32

    Ahh good, just the thing is, dont know if its just on my mind, but sometimes it feels like i really have to drag the gearstick into 2nd gear, not like it doesnt go in, just doesnt slide straight in, probably just me exaggerating though ,lol
    
    Thanks
15. Mark00024 Newbie Joined: May 2010 Posts: 10

    #15 7th August 2011, 20:02

    Its a common problem, I have just spent weekend doing mine. While its out you are best doing the clutch as well as its only £30 quid more. £55 quid for a full clutch kit inc bearing inc del off ebay.
16. user_10176 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2006 Ramsey st marys, peterborough Posts: 8288 Saxo's, Corsa (Daily)

    #16 7th August 2011, 20:12

    hmmm hope you dont migh changing the clutch again.... as that price the clutch will be made from paper!!
    
    what make was that?

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17. user_10176 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2006 Ramsey st marys, peterborough Posts: 8288 Saxo's, Corsa (Daily)

    #17 7th August 2011, 20:13

    p.s talking to guy above my post.
18. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

    #18 7th August 2011, 20:14

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Mark00024 Its a common problem, I have just spent weekend doing mine. While its out you are best doing the clutch as well as its only £30 quid more. £55 quid for a full clutch kit inc bearing inc del off ebay.

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by AndySAXO hmmm hope you dont migh changing the clutch again.... as that price the clutch will be made from paper!! what make was that?

    Transmech probs lol
    
    Owell, good practise at removing gearboxes and testing patience.
19. MickyWelsh172 Established Member Joined: May 2010 Sunderland Posts: 1966 Clio Sport 172

    #19 7th August 2011, 20:14

    Eew Wee Mark, even i know that is far too cheap! Looking at around £90-£100 for a decent Valeo Clutch Kit mate, but rather not spend that + Labour for clutch yet, if it can get buy with just the noise?
20. corey-b Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Gateshead Posts: 136 16v'd Black n Orange Furio :p

    #20 7th August 2011, 20:42

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by MickyWelsh1984 Eew Wee Mark, even i know that is far too cheap! Looking at around £90-£100 for a decent Valeo Clutch Kit mate, but rather not spend that + Labour for clutch yet, if it can get buy with just the noise?

    just turn ur tunes up mate

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21. MickyWelsh172 Established Member Joined: May 2010 Sunderland Posts: 1966 Clio Sport 172

    #21 7th August 2011, 20:44

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by corey-b just turn ur tunes up mate

    Haha that and the Induction Kit drown it out a bit, lol.
22. Stuart85VTR Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Ayr Posts: 337 00' Ph1 172 + 99' Onyx 106 GTI

    #22 10th August 2011, 22:39

    Definitely sounds like the release bearing. Mine was like that and it was slowly getting worse. I got a new clutch, it still squeaks but i can hardly hear it now
23. tomnelson Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2010 coalville Posts: 711 project flat arch

    #23 12th August 2011, 17:27

    did this to mine aswell, its a common fault of saxo clutches, forks on pressure plate snap and the bearing wears quickly because its not sitting even but there was fuck all wrong with my clutch looked as good as new, i got a clutch kit for 55 pounds just shop around not a hard job to do.
24. dariuswilkins Newbie Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 5

    #24 23rd November 2011, 05:38

    It could be possible that is the wheel bearing. Or another possibility would have to be the fan clutch.
25. kennym1987 Established Member Joined: Sep 2007 Armadale, West Lothian Posts: 1230 flatty 16v sleeper and a regular vts

    #25 23rd November 2011, 10:57

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by dariuswilkins It could be possible that is the wheel bearing. Or another possibility would have to be the fan clutch.

    doubt its the wheel bearing. pretty sure that car is stationary...

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26. user_21226 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2008 wirral Posts: 6348 Icelandic vtr turbo

    #26 23rd November 2011, 11:02

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by dariuswilkins It could be possible that is the wheel bearing. Or another possibility would have to be the fan clutch.

    Doubt it mate rewatch that video and you'll see why
27. MickyWelsh172 Established Member Joined: May 2010 Sunderland Posts: 1966 Clio Sport 172

    #27 23rd November 2011, 11:33

    Nah its definitely the clutch bearing, but just gonna leave it till it needs a new clutch. Epic Bump, thanks
28. White_SaxoVTR L-plater Joined: May 2011 Posts: 44 Renault Clio Trophy 189/500 Citroen Saxo VTR

    #28 12th February 2012, 21:12

    http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Ci...1889f44&000069
    
    This kit works out at just under £60 with 25% discount, any good?
29. MickyWelsh172 Established Member Joined: May 2010 Sunderland Posts: 1966 Clio Sport 172

    #29 15th February 2012, 18:28

    Seriously want to avoid cheap parts mate!
30. white_vtr Frequent Poster Joined: May 2009 newcastle Posts: 921 Bianca gti on bodys Black evo 9

    #30 15th February 2012, 18:38

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by White_SaxoVTR http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Ci...1889f44&000069 This kit works out at just under £60 with 25% discount, any good?

    Would never get transmech clutch! Had one on my vts for 1week and blew it to pieces, shredded my crank sensor to bits and made my car cut out. Had to leave it in the rough part of newcastle over night
31. Jonnybright-lights Newbie Joined: Sep 2013 Aylesbury Posts: 3 Saxo VTR 1.6 Y Reg - CUSTOM -

    #31 6th September 2013, 09:52

    Someone help please!
    
    Mine is doing the same thing, pretty sure it's the thrust bearing?
    sounds like a whining sound coming from down by the alternator.... i'm pretty sure it's not the alternator belt though coz when i put my foot on the clutch the noise dampens down a bit, but then again my battery light is on now so could be a mix of both??
    Has been making this noise for like 4 months now... anyone have an idead of how long it will be untill my clutch rips apart or i need a new alternator??
32. Mickswan Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti

    #32 6th September 2013, 10:54

    I've got the same problem, so I've got a clutch kit to fit. You can't really put a time frame on it. Just depends how bad it is. Could go today could go in a few months time. Your best off getting it sorted ASAP.