latestarter2 0 Posted September 10, 2006 Whilst on tick over and driving there's a constant squeak coming from the engine bay. However when i push the clutch in it disappears???. Any ideas and should i get my chequebook ready? :oops: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted September 10, 2006 Does it go when you just touch the pedal slightly? If so it sounds like the release bearing... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
latestarter2 0 Posted September 10, 2006 yeah i guess so....dont have to press the pedal down too far. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted September 10, 2006 Yeah it is then... The fix is basically a clutch change altho you can buy the bearing seperatly if it's been changed recently (and if so they've used the wrong grease) It *may* not get any worse or even fix itself if grease moves about... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
latestarter2 0 Posted September 10, 2006 So it sounds like it could be expensive then!!!...How much are clutches? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted September 10, 2006 £100 for the part... What mileage is your car on? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
latestarter2 0 Posted September 10, 2006 85500...doesnt look as though its been done yet judging by the receipts that came with the car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted September 10, 2006 Arse - the problem is if the box has to come off then you may as well get the chains done but 85k is a bit early... I'd be tempted to live with it for a bit and see what happens... May be worth checking the gear oil level just incase it's something else (ie inside the box) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
latestarter2 0 Posted September 10, 2006 Is there a seperate dip stick for that?...or a reservoir? As you can tell you rae dealing with a complete nerd here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted September 10, 2006 Hehe - there is a 17mm allen plug on the side of the box and it should be filled so the oil is up to this level (ie a bit comes out when you remove the plug) Halfords do a tool but you can make one if you have some large nuts kicking about ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZippyVR6 0 Posted September 10, 2006 Stick some Mollyslip in the gear oil. Luverly teflonny stuff. May quieten it down a touch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
latestarter2 0 Posted September 10, 2006 I'll ignore the large nut gag opportunity..lol so bloody big allen key it then. cheers. Clutch £100 is it a long job? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted September 10, 2006 I'll ignore the large nut gag opportunity..l LOL - yeah I managed too but i've not started drinking yet.... Allen key - not sure you can get one in there very easily you need a socket type bit really Clutch = 3 hours (and thats on a lift with air tools etc) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
