Not Corrado - Renault Clio - can anyone help??

[monVR6 0]

Hi all

 

Apologies for lowering the tone by asking about a Clio - but can anyone help !!

 

It's starting making a nasty whirring noise. Initially, it did it sporadically whilst coasting - in gear, with the clutch depressed. It now whirrs with the car in neutral with the clutch up OR depressed. It's also started doing it during general driving and bumps etc seem to affect it - as it will stop momentarily, then start again.

 

Any ideas - it's sound expensive to me??

 

Thanks all

[dumptyboy 0]

Thrust/release bearing on the clutch?

[MK1Campaign 0]

Is it a 172?

[Wesleyvr6 10]

Thrust/release bearing on the clutch?

 

He said it!

[monVR6 0]

Is that expensive or diy? Not a 172 - just a hum-drum 1.4 sport . .

[dumptyboy 0]

Replacement clutch needed ( full kit) Clutch disc, pressure plate, thrust bearing, Flywheel cleaned up possibly.

But please don't take my word for it, get a local garage to diagnose the problem. If its the clutch then obviously the gearbox will need to be removed. Most garages charge between 3-6 hours labour for this job, plus parts! But it's possible to do it yourself with the right tools and a basic knowledge of mechanics.

[monVR6 0]

Oh great - more expense then. Maybe I'll tackle it - if the sodding summer ever starts as I have no garage!!

 

I'll get a diagnosis though and see where that goes.

 

Thanks for your help . .