lust2luv Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 This has been audible for a year or so, but I notice it's getting increasingly loud. Whenever I have the engine on there's a very noticable fast fluttering sound which stops whenever the clutch is depressed. I seem to recall somebody mentioning it was the clutch bearing?? Does that make any sense? Is this an imminent sign my clutch is on its way out? (haven't experienced any slipping or anything) Do I need to get this sorted or can I live with it? Many thanks in advance for any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_TC Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 Sounds like the clutch release bearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lust2luv Posted April 27, 2004 Author Share Posted April 27, 2004 Okay, so does it need replacing asap, or if I can live with the noise am I okay? What will happen if it goes? Similar to losing the clutch? (am driving the family to the S. of France next month, so don't want anything like that happening) Expensive to replace? Worth replacing the clutch at the same time? (has done at least 35,000 miles) Many thanks anyone who can help me out. Total mechanical numpty me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_TC Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 It will eventually fail and so you'll lose the clutch when this happens. No point in changing the clutch unless it's worn, but the gearbox does have to come out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lust2luv Posted April 27, 2004 Author Share Posted April 27, 2004 Cheers Nick. Ouch, sounds expensive, and judging by how loud it is, it ain't far from going. So in the last few months that's 4 new tyres, new battery, big service with plat plugs and cambelt, new exhaust and now this. Oh and my horn's not working either (the one in the car thankfully!) Wonder if I should trust Mr Toyota with this... Last time I was there they said I needed my fanbelt replacing too, although I don't know what that assertion was based upon. Who said NAs were cheap to run?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bromy Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 lust, had a clutch in my n/a last year £520 all in included a oil change on engine and box also. ______________________________________ nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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