Weird squealing noises

  1. Newbie Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 7
    #1
    Hi, my saxo (t reg) started making slight whining noises yesterday when changing from 3rd to 4th gear only. Today driving back from work it's making a constant squealing noise, like when a fan belt squeals, what could this be and how do I fix it? It's doing it whilst in neutral and whilst driving thanks
  2. L-plater Joined: Jan 2012 Bicester Posts: 58 Citroen Saxo VTR Phase Deux
    #2
    does it dissapear when the clutch is fully pressed, if yes, it a clutch release bearing
  3. Newbie Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 7
    #3
    When u put the clutch down its louder, if I lift it up (further than it should be??) it stops???
  4. L-plater Joined: Jan 2012 Bicester Posts: 58 Citroen Saxo VTR Phase Deux
    #4
    release bearing is shot mate, its a gearbox off job, while you're there its worth replacing the clutch at the same time
  5. Newbie Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 7
    #5
    Can it be driven whilst its in this way? It's literally started tonight :-(
  6. L-plater Joined: Jan 2012 Bicester Posts: 58 Citroen Saxo VTR Phase Deux
    #6
    you can yes, but if it completely shatters you'll be without a clutch
  7. Newbie Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 7
    #7
    Okies thanks Hun really appreciate help x
  8. L-plater Joined: Jan 2012 Bicester Posts: 58 Citroen Saxo VTR Phase Deux
    #8
    no problem
  9. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Stoke-on-trent Posts: 2640 Mk5 Golf GTTDI Mk2 VTR Project
    #9
    Mines been like that for nearly 3 years and not yet gone but the noise disappears on mine once warmed up so didn't really bother me, obviously best option is get it sorted though.
  10. L-plater Joined: Jan 2012 Bicester Posts: 58 Citroen Saxo VTR Phase Deux
    #10
    i do them for mates on my drive for £120 usually, aslong as they buy the clutch kit
  11. Newbie Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 11
    #11
    Mine lasted for a week like that till it completely went, best getting it done asap mate