Squeaking Noise When Reversing

1. Wemi Newbie Joined: Nov 2010 North Tyneside Posts: 16 02 Saxo VTR

   #1 16th November 2011, 15:24

   Hi,
   
   When I put the car in reverse and slowly release the clutch pedal I've got a very annoying squeaking noise. It seems to get worse with the time.
   
   Any idea what that could be? Clutch? Gearbox?
2. Ben_SaxoForte Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Stoke-on-trent Posts: 2640 Mk5 Golf GTTDI Mk2 VTR Project

   #2 16th November 2011, 15:33

   I'd say clutch/release bearing if its when ur releasing the clutch but weird how its only in reverse though.

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3. Wemi Newbie Joined: Nov 2010 North Tyneside Posts: 16 02 Saxo VTR

   #3 16th November 2011, 15:40

   Thanks, is that complicated to replace? Do I have to replace the clutch or can I do only the bearing?
   
   There might be a bit of a noise when going forward but it's nowhere near when in reverse.
4. kennym1987 Established Member Joined: Sep 2007 Armadale, West Lothian Posts: 1230 flatty 16v sleeper and a regular vts

   #4 16th November 2011, 17:14

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Wemi Thanks, is that complicated to replace? Do I have to replace the clutch or can I do only the bearing? There might be a bit of a noise when going forward but it's nowhere near when in reverse.

   gearbox off job. you can by them seperate or as part of a clutch kit
5. Venns Established Member Joined: Jan 2011 Bridgwater, Somerset Posts: 1092 2001 Saxo 1.1

   #5 16th November 2011, 22:00

   If its your release bearing I would just drive it untill the clutch is going as they can squeak for years. You wouldnt bother changing the baring only you would do the entire clutch but its up to you.

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6. Low-n-Saxslow L-plater Joined: Nov 2011 Dorset Posts: 67 Saxo VTR & Suzuki Swift Sport

   #6 18th November 2011, 12:33

   I would agree with every comment made, but if it was the release bearing on its way out it would be whining all the time not just in reverse surely??
   
   The bearing itself just grinds until to worn to cope and then you get a consistant whine.
   
   Could be a lack of oil in the gear box as the car will whine in reverse regardless.

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7. Low-n-Saxslow L-plater Joined: Nov 2011 Dorset Posts: 67 Saxo VTR & Suzuki Swift Sport

   #7 18th November 2011, 12:35

   Or if its a squeak when slowly releasing the pedal it might be the pedal housing or master/slave cylinder.
8. Wemi Newbie Joined: Nov 2010 North Tyneside Posts: 16 02 Saxo VTR

   #8 21st November 2011, 14:55

   It seems to get worse with the time, the squeaking noise can now be heard in all the gears although not as bad as in reverse. I'll keep driving until the clutch is dead, I don't really want to replace anything if it's not completely worn out, thanks for all the comments.
   I've replaced the gearbox oil last year. I need to clean up the bottom of the gearbox and check for leaks.
   
   How much is it for a clutch replacement?