Why does my car make a clunking noise when I release the clutch?
If you have a failed or failing motor mount, when your on or off the gas, the engine will torque and any failed or failing mounts will allow engine movement. ” They are saying when the car is coming to a stop the clutch and flywheel (when clutch pressed) you are disengaging the gearbox to the engine by separating the clutch plate from the flywheel.
What makes a rattling noise when the clutch is pushed?
Rattle was the clutch release bearing, took two dealerships and a lot of heated conversations to get it warrantied at 47K miles. There was no abnormal noise when I bought the truck about a year ago.
What kind of noise does a mini clutch make?
The noise occurs about halfway down the clutch pedal depression and halfway up when releasing. It’s not really noisy, but it’s definitely noticeable. I’ve read in various forums about numerous Mini clutch noises and issues, but most describe a rattling, clicking or screeching, but I’d definitely say mine is more of a ‘clunk’.
Why does my Cooper D make a clunking noise?
I’ve just bought my first Mini – a second hand 4 year old 2011 Cooper D Hatch with 40000 miles on the clock, and am wondering if I have an issue with the clutch. When I move off from stationary in first gear, and also when changing from first to second gear at low speed, when I depress and release the clutch I get a distinct clunking noise.
Why does my car make a noise when I release the clutch?
Next release the clutch with the transmission in first gear. Noise under this condition indicates a worn release bearing or a worn pilot bearing. To isolate the two, keep the clutch pedal on the floor and shift the transmission into neutral. If the noise persists, the release bearing is bad. If the noise is gone, the pilot bearing is bad.
What makes a rattling noise when the clutch pedal is depressed?
When fully depressed it is quite a noise..starts low but gets louder after 5 seconds or so…..it sounds like something mechanical is loose….not just a bearing going out. In fact the sound seem to spread to the entire engine….so I think Alex and Mike might be right about the flywheel.
The noise occurs about halfway down the clutch pedal depression and halfway up when releasing. It’s not really noisy, but it’s definitely noticeable. I’ve read in various forums about numerous Mini clutch noises and issues, but most describe a rattling, clicking or screeching, but I’d definitely say mine is more of a ‘clunk’.
How can I tell if my Clutch is worn?
Start with a road test of the vehicle. Listen for noise with the transmission in gear and the clutch pedal to the floor. Next release the clutch with the transmission in first gear. Noise under this condition indicates a worn release bearing or a worn pilot bearing.