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Old 07-30-2010, 04:03 PM
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Clutch Problem I think...

Ok I've been assuming this was a clutch problem for a while, just wanted to make sure I'm not wasting time and others think it is too...


When letting out on the clutch in neutral, I get a weird almost grinding noise...

That's the only real symptom, other than sometimes at high rpms it takes quite a shove to get it to go in gear, even with the clutch to the floor....could be in my mind though.

The noise sounds just like a throw out bearing that went out on a 91 camaro I had, and happens in the same situation...that's what made me jump to it.

Sound about right?
Old 07-30-2010, 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by thisisnotahonda
Sound about right?
Nope... because you said, "letting out on the clutch in neutral, I get a weird almost grinding noise..."
The release (aka throw-out) bearing is used with the clutch pedal in, not out.
If the release bearing was seized or grinding, the sound would be worse with the clutch pedal in.

Its likely you're hearing what is called 'Gear Rollover' and is common.
Just to clarify what you're experiencing... is this sound audible with the pedal all the way out?
You mentioned "letting out..." so I just want to be clear because grinding WHILE pressing in/letting out the pedal would be the release bearing.

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Old 07-30-2010, 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Jon316G
Nope... because you said, "letting out on the clutch in neutral, I get a weird almost grinding noise..."
The release (aka throw-out) bearing is used with the clutch pedal in, not out.
If the release bearing was seized or grinding, the sound would be worse with the clutch pedal in.

Its likely you're hearing what is called 'Gear Rollover' and is common.
Just to clarify what you're experiencing... is this sound audible with the pedal all the way out?
You mentioned "letting out..." so I just want to be clear because grinding WHILE pressing in/letting out the pedal would be the release bearing.
No, it's just when sitting still with the car in neutral, foot nowhere near the pedal, makes a humming weird noise...

Yes, it's audible with the pedal all the way out, goes away when I push the pedal in.
Old 07-30-2010, 04:58 PM
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Ah crap...apparently what I'm being paranoid about is normal after some further reading.


Well, time to return a clutch. lol.
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I have the same sound.... good to know its normal,
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These cars have loud throw out bearings. Next time you're at a fast food drive through, listen out your window lol.
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