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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: adw555 on 03 June 2007, 19:54

Title: clutch noise
Post by: adw555 on 03 June 2007, 19:54

if I'm in neutral and I let the clutch out I hear a little 'knock' noise ...is this normal. It's not hugely loud, but just wondered if it's anything to be worried about.

Title: Re: clutch noise
Post by: wantmygti on 03 June 2007, 21:14

I hear it too. Most noticable on the first depress with the engine off before starting her up.

Title: Re: clutch noise
Post by: adw555 on 03 June 2007, 22:06

hmm...I only hear mine when the engine is on and idling...I was worried incase it was some sort of bearing noise.

Title: Re: clutch noise
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 05 June 2007, 14:44

If my grey matter is woring OK, I'm sure this was discussed quite some time ago.  I don't think anyone reported further problems, so it may well be just a design quirk of the manual boxes.

How many miles have you all done?

Title: Re: clutch noise
Post by: Creepy Coupe on 05 June 2007, 14:59

What happens if you press the clutch pedal down, does the noise go?

Title: Re: clutch noise
Post by: Phil mcavity on 05 June 2007, 15:25

Its most proberly the release bearing that is making the noise, normal in most cases, but should be changed when the clutch plate is replaced as good practice.
HTH

Title: Re: clutch noise
Post by: Creepy Coupe on 05 June 2007, 15:33

I can understand a release bearing making a rumble type noise, but not a knocking, I was thinking of an idler shaft tapping. when their under no load they can chatter about a bit.

Title: Re: clutch noise
Post by: Phil mcavity on 05 June 2007, 18:04

if its just a slight knock as you press the clutch, its nowt to worry about!!

Title: Re: clutch noise
Post by: adw555 on 05 June 2007, 18:35

it's a brief slight knock/rumble when I let the clutch out at the very end of the clutch depress..doesnt stay on..and can only hear it when I'm in neutral and letting the clutch out...I guess it cant be much to worry about