Blocko Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 When idling my car is making a bit of an unpleasant noise. The noise goes when I depress the clutch. I think that perhaps this might be the release bearing? There is no obvious signs of clutch slippage. I hate the racket it is making but aside from the noise is a faulty clutch bearing an immediate problem? I'm getting married soon so this is not a good time for me to forking out on a new clutch. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay84 Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 Aby vibration thought the clutch pedal when you do it slowly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blocko Posted May 28, 2017 Author Share Posted May 28, 2017 No everything seems to work fine. I noticed the noise every now and again in the past but now it's almost always there. It goes as soon as the clutch is pressed. The car is louder in gear as well but with the engine and exhaust sound it's not clear. Sounds rough as hell from outside the car if it's just idling. 😞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 (edited) Mine does the same and so do many 350s. Replaced the clutch, including the release bearing, and it's still there. Just learn to live with it. Edited May 28, 2017 by Strudul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blocko Posted May 28, 2017 Author Share Posted May 28, 2017 Mine does the same and so do many 350s. Replaced the clutch, including the release bearing, and it's still there. Just learn to live with it. Would be nice if I can get at least 6 months out of it before having to get it fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay84 Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 A lack of vibration mean you're probably not having fly wheel issues. Swapping the clutch might not even fix it. Can you get underneath while someone works the clutch if you have access to a ramp? It might be easier to locate the noise from underneath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeezeebaba Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 They tend to make a little more noise with a lightened fly too. I had my OEM replaced a while back due to this rattle at idle. The old clutch had plenty of meat left on it so it was defiantly bearing related in my case. As yet with the new OEM clutch, bearings and fly it hasn't returned but if it does I'm not bothered as I now know it's pretty normal as stated above. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke350 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Mine also does this. And sounds rough on low revs when in gear, but disappears as soon as clutch is depressed. Had new clutch, flywheel, master and slave cylinder. So a bit clueless as to what it could be. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke350 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 If some Zeds do it, and some don't, I can't see it as normal and shouldn't be something we should live with. Surely someone knows what this is and how to remedy it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blocko Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share Posted June 7, 2017 I think mine is the input shaft bearing. And as far as I can tell the gearbox will either have to be sent off or replaced. I'm waiting it out for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 I think mine is the input shaft bearing. And as far as I can tell the gearbox will either have to be sent off or replaced. I'm waiting it out for now Had mine taken apart and a specialist couldn't diagnose it, so I gave up caring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay84 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Mine creaks a little when cold and doing manoeuvres, but it doesn't slip vibrate or shudder, and the gear changes are smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke350 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 I think mine is the input shaft bearing. And as far as I can tell the gearbox will either have to be sent off or replaced. I'm waiting it out for now Let us know what the outcome is bud. Cheers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blocko Posted June 21, 2017 Author Share Posted June 21, 2017 I've spoken with a few garages. General consensious is it could last years yet. once the gearbox comes out the car might as well have a new clutch so the costs will be similar if repaired now or after the gearbox fails so I'm just waiting until I need a new clutch or the problem becomes worse before I do anything. I might add a gearbox additive as a temporary measure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mik Du Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 I think I'm in this gang. Mines a slight noise when in neutral or clutch depressed. I'd like to say it's gone when gears engaged but I cant really hear it over the exhaust, it's only a quiet noise. Gear changes are fine. Clutch seems good. Anyway, just dipping my bread to keep updated on this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_K Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Morning All, Seems the noise mine is making might be 'normal'...which is kind of worrying. Similar to those above, I thought it was the clutch release bearing so replaced that along with the clutch and putting a lightened flywheel on. The noise was still there, and if anything, a bit more pronounced when warm. The worst bit is changing gear quickly at higher revs; it's still smooth but you can hear 'backlash' when you lift off to change gear. Does this sound familiar with anyone else or is this worse than normal? I'll try and get a video at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbad Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I have an 07 HR, and had new OEM Dual Mass Flywheel, OEM Clutch, Release Bearing and had gearbox refurbed 8 months ago . but the slight noise is still there so agree it may be feature of the Z . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiceBelongsOnAPlate Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 (edited) Also worth noting, a lightened flywheel will give out some chatter, mine is the same and is to be expected. Some say if you use a heavier transmission fluid then it lessens the noise but I wouldn't advise it. Tried it, drove it and found gear changes to be a struggle, drained it and put recommended weight back in. Edited October 22, 2017 by RiceBelongsOnAPlate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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