Date: 11 Oct 2007 16:04:47 GMT From: Adrian <toomany2cvsnospaml.com> Subject: Re: transmission symptoms (?) [c900]
John B (rotten_NOSPAM_nospam.org) gurgled happily, sounding much like they were saying : >>> If it is a clutch problem, that would indeed be welcome news. But >>> can clutch failure explain the grinding when shifting down into 2nd >>> gear? >> Absolutely, if it's not releasing properly/fully. > I think the clutch theory is pretty solid. Further supporting > evidence: A couple times, I think the clutch was catching a little bit > even when the pedal was depressed. And also, there are the noises. > With the car idling in neutral, clutch engaged, I heard some > relatively loud rattling from the engine compartment. I popped the > hood and got out to listen. The noise was intermittent, and (as far as > I could tell) was coming from the clutch housing. It sounds like > something has broken loose in there, and is getting thrown around as > the clutch spins. > > I think I'll open up the clutch on Saturday and have a look. I've > never done this before, so it should be interesting. I ordered a > clutch spacer tool, but I doubt it will arrive before this weekend. I believe you can do without - just use a solid thick wire - I gather an HT lead's too thick, so maybe some domestic T&E...? > If I do take the clutch apart to investigate, can I put it back > together without any new parts? Or will it be necessary to have > replacements in advance? The tricky thing is that I won't know what > needs to be replaced until I open it up. Sounds like the release bearing either on the way out or worn through the fingers on the pressure plate.
