Possible Clutch Or Flywheel Noise. Let Me Know If This Sounds Right.

[LatinR33]

Hey Guys,

At the moment when I turn the car there is no noise at first but as soon as it warms up a tiny bit this grinding noise appears when the car warms up fully the noise seems to quieten down and even subside. The car is usually stationary when this happens.

The grinding type noise is coming from underneath the car around the clutch/clutch fork area. You can audibly hear it.

I was just wondering whether this could be a fly wheel issue. The noise is definetly coming from underneath (around the middle of the car) not the engine or the wheels.

Just hoping some of you have had this kind of thing appear. I have taken it to the mechanic but the car did not make the noise then. Which was really annoying.

Edited April 6, 2009 by LatinR33

[NZM.031]

does it change when you apply the clutch?? does it change if its in 1st or neutral?? most likely a bearing in that area.. throwout being the most obvious, input shaft being next.

[LatinR33]

I havent noticed any change when the clutch is in.

"most likely a bearing in that area.. throwout being the most obvious, input shaft being next."

If it is this how much would this bring me back money wise??

When I put the clutch to friction and reverse the car out of the garage it sometimes becomes louder. The noise is tempermental though which is annoying. Also in neutral it goes louder and silent then louder and silent. Once warm usually dissapears.

Edited April 6, 2009 by LatinR33

[NZM.031]

sounds like a throwout bearing... $20 for the bearing, but the gearbox has to come out.. so if your not handy with tools and have an area to work in.. you'll need a mechanic with a hoist to get it out.. changing the bearing takes 2 min with the box out.

[LatinR33]

Whats the best way to determine if it is infact a throwout bearing??

Does the box have to come out completely?? Thats going to cost a fortune isnt it for such a inexpensive part.

[NISMO]

Yeah, definitely has to come out, pretty much has to come out to access any parts clutch/box related.

Cost wise, your looking at probably around the $350 mark I'd say.