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TwiztedParallel · 03-16-2005, 06:39 PM

Hey guys and gals, Ive noticed recently that whenever I depress the clutch pedal that I get a really wierd mechanical whining noise.

The only way I can describe it is that it sounds exactly like the A/C compressor when it is compressing. This is my first standard car and I didnt know if this was normal or not, but its pretty loud. Anyone know what it is or what is wearing out on me? Thanks a bunch!

turbozxi · 03-16-2005, 07:12 PM

Gearbox bearing.. Probably get louder when you rev the engine..

TwiztedParallel · 03-16-2005, 09:47 PM

Actually it only happens when I press the clutch pedal. I searched a bit more and throw-out bearing is comming up a lot, could that be it? Other than that the pedal pressure is nice and stiff and there are no abnormal clunks that I can hear.

WhiteGLX · 03-17-2005, 12:39 PM

if its teh wrong or old throw out bearing itll deff make that noise, its a stock 5spd right, not swapped to 5spd?

Drunk Bastard · 03-17-2005, 02:49 PM

its the throw out bearing.

max_misawa · 03-18-2005, 02:16 AM

it could be pilot bushing, input shaft bearing(s), or TOB

Max

frozencoconutz · 03-31-2005, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TwiztedParallel

Actually it only happens when I press the clutch pedal. I searched a bit more and throw-out bearing is comming up a lot, could that be it? Other than that the pedal pressure is nice and stiff and there are no abnormal clunks that I can hear.

TwiztedParallel...have you solved you problem?...just wondering...

drew935 · 04-05-2005, 03:09 PM

it's the throw out bearing This makes noise when the clutch is depressed. The pilot bearing will make noise with the clutch not depressed. That means while you're in a driving.

Pancor · 04-05-2005, 06:38 PM

If the noise is mecca nice, why do you want to fix it?

darren240 · 04-05-2005, 07:18 PM

i got the same problem. when i let go of the clutch it whines, but then it goes away after a few mins of driving. i think its the clutch slave, but havent really had a chance to look at it yet.

Tygma · 04-06-2005, 11:52 PM

nope not the slave. i have a brand new slave and mine does it.

ledzeppelin240 · 04-07-2005, 01:24 AM

A throw out bearing will only make noise when the clutch is depressed cause that is the only time it is being used...The pilot bearing will make a noise when the engine is idleing and in gear with the clutch depressed. This is because they are now spinning at a different RPM...

03-16-2005, 06:39 PM	#1
TwiztedParallel Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SoTex Age: 35 Posts: 20 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Mechanice whine when clutch pedal depressed Hey guys and gals, Ive noticed recently that whenever I depress the clutch pedal that I get a really wierd mechanical whining noise. The only way I can describe it is that it sounds exactly like the A/C compressor when it is compressing. This is my first standard car and I didnt know if this was normal or not, but its pretty loud. Anyone know what it is or what is wearing out on me? Thanks a bunch!

03-17-2005, 12:39 PM	#4
WhiteGLX Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Baltimore, MD Age: 37 Posts: 872 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	if its teh wrong or old throw out bearing itll deff make that noise, its a stock 5spd right, not swapped to 5spd? __________________ *NASA HPDE Instructor*

04-05-2005, 03:09 PM	#8
drew935 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Silver Creek - San Jose Posts: 996 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	it's the throw out bearing This makes noise when the clutch is depressed. The pilot bearing will make noise with the clutch not depressed. That means while you're in a driving. __________________ I'm driving fast -drew

04-07-2005, 01:24 AM	#12
ledzeppelin240 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sinse Posts: 688 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	A throw out bearing will only make noise when the clutch is depressed cause that is the only time it is being used...The pilot bearing will make a noise when the engine is idleing and in gear with the clutch depressed. This is because they are now spinning at a different RPM... __________________ Anyway, no drug, not even alcohol, causes the fundamental ills of society. If we're looking for the source of our troubles, we shouldn't test people for drugs, we should test them for stupidity, ignorance, greed and love of power. Looking for: JDM S13 OEM Sideskirts

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03-16-2005, 07:12 PM	#2
turbozxi Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Zealand Posts: 175 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Gearbox bearing.. Probably get louder when you rev the engine..

03-16-2005, 09:47 PM	#3
TwiztedParallel Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SoTex Age: 35 Posts: 20 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Actually it only happens when I press the clutch pedal. I searched a bit more and throw-out bearing is comming up a lot, could that be it? Other than that the pedal pressure is nice and stiff and there are no abnormal clunks that I can hear.

03-17-2005, 02:49 PM	#5
Drunk Bastard Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,405 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	its the throw out bearing.

03-18-2005, 02:16 AM	#6
max_misawa Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 265 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	it could be pilot bushing, input shaft bearing(s), or TOB Max

04-05-2005, 06:38 PM	#9
Pancor Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 82 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If the noise is mecca nice, why do you want to fix it?

04-05-2005, 07:18 PM	#10
darren240 Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: cali Posts: 71 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i got the same problem. when i let go of the clutch it whines, but then it goes away after a few mins of driving. i think its the clutch slave, but havent really had a chance to look at it yet.

04-06-2005, 11:52 PM	#11
Tygma Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 965 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	nope not the slave. i have a brand new slave and mine does it.