clutch is being strange?

1. elkoi Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2010 Staffordshire Posts: 510 Red mk1 Vtr

   #1 13th October 2011, 19:06

   When my car is at a stand still, + the clutch is up the car makes a strange whistling noise, like its pushing air out sort of noise. But when I push the clutch down it stops + sounds normle, any answers to this problem? Thanks
2. kennym1987 Established Member Joined: Sep 2007 Armadale, West Lothian Posts: 1230 flatty 16v sleeper and a regular vts

   #2 13th October 2011, 19:14

   are you sure its not squeaky rather than a whistle? it could be release bearing?
3. Tontsy Saxperience Addict Joined: Oct 2008 Plymouth, Fiddling - under a two poster ramp Posts: 14064 Audi

   #3 13th October 2011, 19:33

   tell it to shut up...
4. elkoi Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2010 Staffordshire Posts: 510 Red mk1 Vtr

   #4 13th October 2011, 19:38

   It doesn't sound like a squeek :/
5. user_29491 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Lancs Posts: 4124 JP4S'd R.

   #5 13th October 2011, 19:38

   lol tonto, do you just open threads and type the first thing what come's into your head?
   
   Just hit the 'new post's' button, and most of the last post's are by you lol.
6. mcjacko1987 Established Member Joined: Feb 2011 Rochdale Posts: 1896 mk2 saxo 1.4 furio in possi blue

   #6 13th October 2011, 19:44

   might be turbo whistle..... bonous
   
   
   does the clutch peddle feel tight at all and where roughly is the bite???
7. elkoi Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2010 Staffordshire Posts: 510 Red mk1 Vtr

   #7 13th October 2011, 20:00

   Clutch peddle seems fine + the bite is in the usual place :o
8. Tontsy Saxperience Addict Joined: Oct 2008 Plymouth, Fiddling - under a two poster ramp Posts: 14064 Audi

   #8 13th October 2011, 20:00

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by saxova lol tonto, do you just open threads and type the first thing what come's into your head? Just hit the 'new post's' button, and most of the last post's are by you lol.

   yes sir.
9. tingaling Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2011 derby Posts: 992 Gold mk2 vtr

   #9 13th October 2011, 20:08

   Release bearing.
10. elkoi Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2010 Staffordshire Posts: 510 Red mk1 Vtr

    #10 13th October 2011, 20:11

    Is the release bearing expensive?
11. tingaling Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2011 derby Posts: 992 Gold mk2 vtr

    #11 13th October 2011, 20:17

    Change the clutch too will be about 150-200
12. iDale Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2011 Somerset Posts: 448 Mk1 Woodland VTS

    #12 13th October 2011, 20:20

    I agree with what Ting said.
13. Tontsy Saxperience Addict Joined: Oct 2008 Plymouth, Fiddling - under a two poster ramp Posts: 14064 Audi

    #13 13th October 2011, 20:23

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by iDale I agree with what Ting said.

    i agree with what you said.
    
    minus 134 quid.
14. mcjacko1987 Established Member Joined: Feb 2011 Rochdale Posts: 1896 mk2 saxo 1.4 furio in possi blue

    #14 13th October 2011, 20:24

    and me. get the lot done
15. Tontsy Saxperience Addict Joined: Oct 2008 Plymouth, Fiddling - under a two poster ramp Posts: 14064 Audi

    #15 13th October 2011, 20:26

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by mcjacko1987 and me. get the lot done

    with your penis.
16. user_53493 Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2011 Cardiff Posts: 908 Mk4 Fiesta Encore Mk1 Saxo Eastcoast

    #16 14th October 2011, 09:43

    Same problem here, it's the release bearing :/ I'm just going to wait until it REALLY needs changing. It isn't that annoying, and you can barely hear it. Pointless spending all that money when the current one could last for months and months.
17. tingaling Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2011 derby Posts: 992 Gold mk2 vtr

    #17 14th October 2011, 18:12

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by geraintthomas Same problem here, it's the release bearing :/ I'm just going to wait until it REALLY needs changing. It isn't that annoying, and you can barely hear it. Pointless spending all that money when the current one could last for months and months.

    Or it could completely fall apart knacker the clutch totally and possibly put a hole in the gearbox as a result
18. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

    #18 14th October 2011, 18:15

    A release bearing wont fall apart and ruin the whole clutch and put a hole in the gearbox. 1 in a 100,000 chance of that happening
19. tingaling Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2011 derby Posts: 992 Gold mk2 vtr

    #19 14th October 2011, 18:20

    I've seen a few fall apart and damage the clutch on citroens and peugeots, never seen one put a hole In the box but it is a possibility.