weird clutch noise?

Post by **dbhittin** » Thu Jan 15, 2004 8:53 am

when im sitting in my car there is this loud kinda like an expresso maker sound, and when i push my clutch in it goes away, let it out it comes back. When i take off in 1st and 2nd, it does the same thing. Any idea what this is

Post by **MikeMurphy** » Thu Jan 15, 2004 8:53 am

so when you press on the clutch pedal the sound starts?

Post by **dbhittin** » Thu Jan 15, 2004 8:53 am

no, when i push the pedal in, it goes away, but when im driving with the pedal out it still does it untill i push it in

Post by **Nismo_Freak** » Thu Jan 15, 2004 8:53 am

throw out bearing, at least thats what it sounds to me

Does it sound like something is loose?

Post by **Meantime** » Thu Jan 15, 2004 8:53 am

T/O bearing - I have the same noise.

Post by **dbhittin** » Thu Jan 15, 2004 8:53 am

could that also be the reason why my 5th gear doesn't work?

Post by **Meantime** » Thu Jan 15, 2004 8:53 am

In theory no, although it's funny you mention that. My 5th works but it is sometimes difficult to pop out of. I'm thinking a new clutch isn't far off and hence a new T/O.

Post by **Turb0wned** » Thu Jan 15, 2004 8:53 am

i sometimes have a similar prob but mine is when im riding the cluth any idea about this???

Post by **Nismo_Freak** » Thu Jan 15, 2004 8:53 am

Clicking on clutch engagement?

That would be a loose axle nut more than likely.

Post by **jacob360** » Thu Jan 15, 2004 8:53 am

Someone correct my thinking if I'm wrong.

When you push the pedal in the throwout bearing is against the pressure plate and turning with the engine. That's when it would be making noise. His noise is there when the clutch is engaged, and the throwout bearing should be back on the input shaft sleeve. With the pedal out, when the noise is happening, the clutch is engaged and the input and counter shafts are turning. That could make it a bearing in the transmission.

Throwout bearing noises are pretty common though.

Try posting your question in technical.

Post by **SCOOTER240** » Thu Jan 15, 2004 8:53 am

noise when the clutch is released in normally the pilot bushing-that is the bushing that mounts in the flywheel and supports the trans input shaft-other possibility is that the shaft that the t/o bearing rides on has worn strangely

Post by **240A4** » Thu Jan 15, 2004 8:53 am

if there any noise and the 5th gear doesn't works, it could be the the shaft in the transmission worn out.

Post by **Turb0wned** » Thu Jan 15, 2004 8:53 am

how about noise while riding the clutch

Post by **MR240** » Thu Jan 15, 2004 8:53 am

I have the same problem in my 90 240...something to do with a bearing thats all i know

anybody know if its seriously harming the car?

Website · Post by **jab11185** » Thu Jan 15, 2004 8:53 am

i have a weird griding noise when i ride the clutch...it only happends while the car is cold, i always figured it had something to do with the clutch being new...

Post by **tex240** » Thu Jan 15, 2004 8:53 am

my car makes the expresso noise as whell but when i realse the pedal it goes away. this is usually in the morning when its cold. also if i let the clutch out slowly or ride it shutters or something. any ideas?

Post by **sideshow** » Thu Jan 15, 2004 8:53 am

mine made the noise too, and when i took my clutch out it was down to almost the metal on the clutch material,how long was it since you had your clutch relpaced?

Post by **dbhittin** » Thu Jan 15, 2004 8:53 am

got back from the transmission place and the bearings are going out and the shaft is messed up and he said its rebuild time before its to late. So its $900 for a rebuild, or im thinking of driving it tell i get money for a complete CA18DET swap

Post by **MECPInstaller** » Thu Jan 15, 2004 8:53 am

tex240 wrote:my car makes the expresso noise as whell but when i realse the pedal it goes away. this is usually in the morning when its cold. also if i let the clutch out slowly or ride it shutters or something. any ideas?

I have the exact same problem not expresso noise but like a low moan or humming sound after the car warms up it goes away most of the time only does it if the clutch is pressed to the floor or slowly letting it out in 1st or reverse. had multiple people tell me its the throwout bearing? sound right anyone??

Post by **MR240** » Thu Jan 15, 2004 8:53 am

so many people with the same problem...not a lot of answers...

i just want to know if immediate action should be taken to fix this or if its not a big deal

Post by **EazyBreazy** » Thu Jan 15, 2004 8:53 am

to bearing is only gonna make noise when the pedal is down(clutch engaged). if thats not happening its gonna be the pilot bushing most likely

Post by **MECPInstaller** » Thu Jan 15, 2004 8:53 am

so if i (we) put in a a new clutch (p.plate disc all the bearings etc) it should go away? i'm not too worried about it right now just kinda annoying when your trying to show off

Website · Post by **cpt276** » Thu Jan 15, 2004 8:53 am

Hello everyone...I just wanted to say, my car is finally running! The sr sounds awesome!

Anyway, I have the same issue...Throw out bearings...

I guess what I'd like to know (as well as others) is, "what are the short-term & long-term affects with this issue (other than the annoying sound)?"

Also, if I were to replace the TOB, should I get OEM or aftermarket? Currently, there is an ACT clutch in there. If I were to get aftermarket TOB, what company should I get them from?

Thanks,Brian

Post by **Drill_Sergeant** » Thu Jan 15, 2004 8:53 am

you'll smell clutch soon enough.

weird clutch noise?

weird clutch noise?

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