Clutch thrust/release bearing issues?

julian · Post by **julian** » Mon May 12, 2008 12:47 pm

Hi all,
Over the past month or so, when I depress my clutch pedal slightly there is a faint high pitched whine or fast scraping noise that goes away when the clutch is given any more clamping pressure.
Does it sound like the thrust/release bearing is on its way out? How long do I have before it shits itself completely, or is this something I should get onto ASAP? Any first hand experiences???

AndrewT · Post by **AndrewT** » Mon May 12, 2008 1:36 pm

Yeah I would say the thrust bearing is on the way out.

Post by **Alex** » Mon May 12, 2008 2:59 pm

yeh its dieing. Mine was dong it not long ago. Havent changed it yet because the car is off the road with engine problems

alex

julian · Post by **julian** » Mon May 19, 2008 11:49 am

Thank you fellas.

AlpineRaven · Post by **AlpineRaven** » Mon May 19, 2008 7:40 pm

Yeah it would be thrust bearing, once it starts making noise - it'll get worse quickly because its all dried up inside.
Cheers
AP

dutto · Post by **dutto** » Fri May 30, 2008 9:32 pm

sometimes it can be the spigot bearing, 6201. brg lots of times people replace clutches and for get the little bearing in the fly wheel

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 12:59 pm

I just did mine and it is still screaming!! Both new bearings.