NOiSY CLUTCH???

[Hiroshima Screamer]

Anyone here know why the OS clucth makes a whistle type noise as its wearing out and do any other type of clucth for GTR make this noise when its wearing out?

[Blitz]

its common for many clutches to make a whining sound when your foot isnt on the clutch pedal and for the noise to stop one you clutch in.

Should be fine, someone like Merli can answer your question he also uses an OS clutch

[rs73]

Hope you guys don't mind I warm up this thread again...

I had a brand new Daiken Exidy clutch... is it normal to have that "ringing" sound (heard from outside car) and "wind whirring" like sound on the inside when I let it idle in neutral.

The sound goes away when I press the clutch pedal.

[JNR79]

I know 08LUR, Black GTR in bris just had a twin plate solid centre clutch installed and is very impressed.. Sorry i have no more detail but am sure if you pm him he could pass on more info..

I was absolutley gob smacked by this car!?!? F***ing AMAZING!?!?

and for a twin plate clutch to be so drivable and quiet ..AWESOME!!!!

[GTS-t VSPEC]

I have an OS twin-plate, and as the others have suggested getting noise from your twin is quite normal. As long as the clutch grips that is all you have to worry about, the extra whines and rattles all add to the character of the car.

See'ya:burnout:

[blur]

ok this is what ive been told by my tuner....

a twin plate that rattles (ie clanging noises when the clutch pedal is depressed) its on the way out. a slight scraping noise is ok as the clutch stator between the plates has nothing to hold it in place... most of the time when i press the cluch pedal in there is NO noise at all which i thought was quite unusual. the other reason for noises is when the spline on the plates wear or the clearance is to great (ie worn out) Hope this has helped

[GTS-t VSPEC]

blur,

I would disagree with your tuner, all twin plates will rattle some, even the brand new ones we have put in. There are two plates which come together, so there is always more noise than a single plate. Definately nothing to worry about.

See'ya:burnout:

[blur]

dont want to be rude but no rattle from my car, only slight rubbing noise, and thats a fact!! no its not completly silent there is nothing to hold them together but NO rattle its an os giken twin plate solid centered brass button on a chrome molly flywheel... took jnr79 for a ride on saturday, he would verify this...

[GTS-t VSPEC]

Thats the clutch I have, and it rattles a little, but either way no problems, doesn't mean the clutch is f#cked just cause it rattles.

See'ya:burnout:

[rev210]

the rattle is from the thrust bearing contacting the much heavier sprung pressure plate. When the noise is more a bearing like squeal or metal on metal grinding then you can start worrying.

The noise can be reduced a little by adjusting the clutch. but it will always be there.

[GTS-t VSPEC]

rev,

Thanks for the technical reason, I just new it did it, not why.

See'ya:burnout:

[Hiroshima Screamer]

Thanks Guys , i spoke to a few more R owners they reckon its a characteristic of the clutch you have and the noise means your clutch is slowly on the way out , also i havent heard other skys apart Rs with this noise ?:confused:

[A-K]

Sorry for reviving an old post - but i did a search on my issue and found this so...

i just got my beloved R32 GTR and love it.

When i press the clutch in all the way you get a nice clear metal on metal scraping sound, i can only assume from this thread that the thrust bearing is on its way out? The only thing that is making me hesitate to believe so is that the clutch catches perfectly.

If anyone has anything to add or comment i would appreciate it.

Cheers guys.

Edited December 13, 2011 by A-K

[Dose Pipe Sutututu]

I had the same problem with my RB 180SX, clutch was biting hard, but made a stupid whurring noise. Turns out the thrust bearing was worn out

[A-K]

I had the same problem with my RB 180SX, clutch was biting hard, but made a stupid whurring noise. Turns out the thrust bearing was worn out

Thought as much, ill check it up soon, thanks dude!

[Jack-]

How much was it to replace the thrust bearing as I think I've got to do mine soon?

[nomnomv8]

As most guys have told you so far it is pretty common on twin plates and nothing to worry about

[Dose Pipe Sutututu]

How much was it to replace the thrust bearing as I think I've got to do mine soon?

Just wait till you need to replace your clutch, nearly the same labour to replace the bearing by itself.

[ahhbee]

thrust bearing cost about 60 bucks, but if your not capable/comfortable pulling the box out to install it you might be looking at 400 or so in labour

[Jack-]

Just wait till you need to replace your clutch, nearly the same labour to replace the bearing by itself.

thrust bearing cost about 60 bucks, but if your not capable/comfortable pulling the box out to install it you might be looking at 400 or so in labour

Alright thanks guys, in the process of purchasing an r34 and notice the bearing was noisy under load, wasnt sure if it would cause any damage of some sort.

Got quoted roughly $350 to take the box out plus bearing and any oil, so yeh might just wait until the clutch goes IF i buy the car.