deano87
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. . .so yeah, had a new clutch kit fitted which cost me £280 
Anyway, it drives absolutely fine, albeit weird compared to what it use to - biting point is totally different.
The problem I have, is that when in neutral and handbrake on, from inside the car I can hear a scrapping type noise, or something spinning and grinding on something as such. When I depress the clutch, the noise goes - so it is as if something isn't engaging/disengaging properly.
Is this normal with a new clutch until it 'beds in'? Or hasn't it been fitted properly?!
I do plan on phoning where I got it done, but obviously they aren't open now, so can't till the morning.
Also, is it going to be ok to drive with such symptoms?

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bieransri
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did theyt fit a new release bearing? if so theyt could have put it on backwards, if not it still could be the release bearing.
if theyt havent fitted a new one id be asking why when you paid £280
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deano87
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quote: Originally posted by bieransri
did theyt fit a new release bearing? if so theyt could have put it on backwards, if not it still could be the release bearing.
if theyt havent fitted a new one id be asking why when you paid £280
All that is detailed on the invoice was 'Clutch kit' and charged me £78.30+VAT for it. This was a Bosch Service Centre, I thought I was going to get a good service
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andys sxi
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that sounds like what my corsa had up with it when my dad had to drive through a flooded road once
think someone told me its the thrus bearing
April 08 feature car
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deano87
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Hmmm, anyone else?
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Dan295
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will be the clutch bearing deano my man, perhaps its not aligned properly, take it back ASAP that way they cant blame it on you driving like a c unit
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alan-g-w
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quote: Originally posted by bieransri
did theyt fit a new release bearing? if so theyt could have put it on backwards, if not it still could be the release bearing.
if theyt havent fitted a new one id be asking why when you paid £280
@ 'they' spelt 'theyt' 3 times
I think I've got the same problem on my XE - when I depress the clutch it's like a whirring/'squeltchy' noise.
Is it something that me and deano should be getting fixed?
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deano87
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quote: Originally posted by alan-g-w
I think I've got the same problem on my XE - when I depress the clutch it's like a whirring/'squeltchy' noise.
Is it something that me and deano should be getting fixed?
The noise goes away when I press the clutch down?

Fucking hassle again
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Dan295
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its a release bearing, its not too bad, should be done but only worth it if the box is coming off
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deano87
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Changes gear fine and doesn't slip or anything, I'll just call them first thing tomorrow and explain. Got Uni the next few days though - hopefully can get a courtesy car.
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Dan295
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did the bloke road test it after fitting the new clutch?
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deano87
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quote: Originally posted by Dan295
did the bloke road test it after fitting the new clutch?
He said he did and it was fine. Doesn't mean to say he sat in the car with a neutral for ages - that is only when it makes noises.
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http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=60521
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alan-g-w
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quote: Originally posted by deano87
quote: Originally posted by alan-g-w
I think I've got the same problem on my XE - when I depress the clutch it's like a whirring/'squeltchy' noise.
Is it something that me and deano should be getting fixed?
The noise goes away when I press the clutch down?

Fucking hassle again
Sorry, read it wrong. Just that I've been told that could be my CRB as well.
I'm as confused as you now.
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ainsley_brader
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What i said in that other post lol
Chear gearbox fluid is the right stuff and topped up correctly. ie through the breather not through the diff~!
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deano87
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Hmmm I just went for a quick drive down the road with the radio off etc and windows shut - I think it makes it when driving along too
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bieransri
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quote: Originally posted by alan-g-w
quote: Originally posted by bieransri
did theyt fit a new release bearing? if so theyt could have put it on backwards, if not it still could be the release bearing.
if theyt havent fitted a new one id be asking why when you paid £280
@ 'they' spelt 'theyt' 3 times
I think I've got the same problem on my XE - when I depress the clutch it's like a whirring/'squeltchy' noise.
Is it something that me and deano should be getting fixed?
theyt got dodgy keyboard
definetly release bearing, will do it in and out of gears.
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deano87
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quote: Originally posted by bieransri
theyt got dodgy keyboard
definetly release bearing, will do it in and out of gears.
Here's to hoping - if I drive it with it doing this, will I cause much damage?
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bieransri
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worst could wreck the pressure plate and clutch. id get back to them asap dude
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deano87
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Ok, I'll give them a call. Can't be without my car 'cause of Uni though
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Torsa g
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quote: Originally posted by bieransri
worst could wreck the pressure plate and clutch. id get back to them asap dude
defo release bearing mate
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bieransri
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quote: Originally posted by Torsa g
quote: Originally posted by bieransri
worst could wreck the pressure plate and clutch. id get back to them asap dude
defo release bearing mate
just saying if its left, worst it could do
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deano87
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quote: Originally posted by bieransri
quote: Originally posted by Torsa g
quote: Originally posted by bieransri
worst could wreck the pressure plate and clutch. id get back to them asap dude
defo release bearing mate
just saying if its left, worst it could do
I'll be doing about 100 miles between now and being able to get the car to them, unless they have a courtesy car available so it should be ok. I'll take it easy
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Torsa g
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quote: Originally posted by bieransri
quote: Originally posted by Torsa g
quote: Originally posted by bieransri
worst could wreck the pressure plate and clutch. id get back to them asap dude
defo release bearing mate
just saying if its left, worst it could do
was agreing with wat you were sayin mate
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Pete_vxl
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my clutch release bearing is away too, join the happy club of annoying noises.
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Stokie Dave
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And mine, but only makes noise when I press the clutch, fine in neutral.
squeaks when I change gear hard, dunno what that is but i'm waiting for something to break lol
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