Clutch change?

1. Karlb1 Established Member Joined: Jan 2011 Aylesbury Posts: 1868 Seat Leon Cupra tdi

   #1 3rd July 2011, 00:35

   Hi, i had a Valeo clutch kit fitted about 6000 miles ago when i had my gearbox changed..but recently i've had a metallic grinding/rattling noise when i accelerate and i've been told it's probably the thrust/release bearing? because when i have my clutch up it makes another kind of rattle and when the clutch is down it goes...just wondered if the 2 noises could be linked?
   And also would that mean i'd have to change the clutch too? :/
2. user_29491 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Lancs Posts: 4124 JP4S'd R.

   #2 3rd July 2011, 10:02

   It's the clutch release bearing what 'scrapes' when you don't press your clutch.. It's got 2 tiny PLASTIC clips.. hence why they break.. don't need to change clutch.. but it's still a Gbox off job.. Just leave it and put up with the noise until next clutch/box change
3. bredsticz L-plater Joined: Feb 2009 Manchester Posts: 61 1998 1.4 westcoast saxo 2001 punto

   #3 3rd July 2011, 13:42

   When slowing to a stop, leave the car in 1st gear and clutch down while still rolling. If the noise continues then gearbox is fecked.
   If you can't hear anything then yes it's just the clutch