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rampid360 · 05-26-2002, 10:48 AM

This has been posted before, but i cant find the thread and i remember noone ever getting a straight answer...  

Pretty much, the car makes a whining noise with a slight vibration when the clutch is depressed either in gear or neutral, makes no difference.  

There is no noise when the clutch is out.

The noise stops when the car is warmed up.  

The clutch *seems* to be in good shape.  No slipping, it holds at every rpm and grabs instantly from dumps and between high rmp shifts.  

My best guess...throwout bearing.    I'd like to get away with this as cheaply as possible... (Read: avoid changing out the clutch...since its in good condition)    

Any information is appreciated.

TIA,
-Al

Broadwayblues · 05-26-2002, 11:18 AM

It's the throwout imo. I replaced my clutch when it was time to, and was getting that same noise. My throwout bearing was shot.

ridebmx · 05-26-2002, 02:49 PM

i would agree that its a throwout bearing, if you decide to just get a new clutch kit when your going to change your clutch, i would just wait untill the the throw bearing just dies, or untill your clutch goes, that way you will have to change it, so unless you dont want to put up with the noise, you dont have to change it for awhile

05-26-2002, 10:48 AM	#1
rampid360 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 328 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	This has been posted before, but i cant find the thread and i remember noone ever getting a straight answer...   Pretty much, the car makes a whining noise with a slight vibration when the clutch is depressed either in gear or neutral, makes no difference.   There is no noise when the clutch is out. The noise stops when the car is warmed up.   The clutch seems to be in good shape.  No slipping, it holds at every rpm and grabs instantly from dumps and between high rmp shifts.   My best guess...throwout bearing.    I'd like to get away with this as cheaply as possible... (Read: avoid changing out the clutch...since its in good condition)     Any information is appreciated. TIA, -Al __________________ For every winner there are dozens of losers.  Odds are you're one of them.

05-26-2002, 11:18 AM	#2
Broadwayblues Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 193 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It's the throwout imo. I replaced my clutch when it was time to, and was getting that same noise. My throwout bearing was shot. __________________ "stop lights timed to 55 mph are also timed to 110 mph!" http://www.geocities.com/broadwayblues34/240sx.html 92 240SX Coupe! MB clear side markers Clear bumper lights 3 inch universal muffler w/ removable tip. Strut tower bar- Front OBX SS version 2

05-26-2002, 02:49 PM	#3
ridebmx Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Michigan Age: 41 Posts: 379 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i would agree that its a throwout bearing, if you decide to just get a new clutch kit when your going to change your clutch, i would just wait untill the the throw bearing just dies, or untill your clutch goes, that way you will have to change it, so unless you dont want to put up with the noise, you dont have to change it for awhile __________________ I like my car, you may not...You like your car, I may not...To each there own, right? waiting for the sunken look to be cool..lol