Clutch wine

[bighairedwilson]

I belive its the throwout bearing. Whenever I press my clutch pedal down I hear a wining sound. It has been getting louder and louder over the past few months. Has anyone else had this problem? I want to make sure that I am replacing the right part.

[John Brennan]

Sounds about right. Such a whining sound is usually the TOB. Think I'll have myself a glass of wine-- thanks for the idea!

[bighairedwilson]

Thank, Your good at this

[John Brennan]

I've learned a little over the years-- next to nothing compared to some of the others here!

[richardcurtis]

Not to correct John Brennan, but a throwout bearing usually makes its noise when the clutch is released (not pressed down). Engaging the clutch usually quiets a bad throwout bearing noise. sounds like you might have another transmission and/or clutch-related problem. Input shaft bearing? (although mine whines all the time regardless of clutch pedal position).

[Chuck W]

I want to make sure that I am replacing the right part.

Well, if you're going to pull the thing apart anyway...check everything out and install a new clutch with T/O bearing and a new pilot bearing.

[DPDISXR4Ti]

Damn, I'm sitting here having a glass of Cabernet and I thought I was going to compare "tasting notes". Instead, you guys want to talk about cars! Oh, wait, this ISN'T the off-topic section - I guess you're supposed to talk about cars here. (insert emoticon of guy slapping his head here)

Any way, yea, I'm going to agree with Richard on this one - Failing T/O bearing noise generally goes AWAY when you depress the clutch pedal. Are you sure you got the symptoms described correctly?

[John Brennan]

I've had it happen both ways, although, in retrospect, not in a Merkur (it was an air-cooled Beetle, and the clip holding the TO bearing had broken, now that I recall it), so you're probably right, and it's most likely the input shaft. In any event, he's got to drop 'er and have a proper look.