[s-cars] Strange re-occuring clutch/tranny noise

[Theodore Chen]

--- peter_schoettle at shaw.ca wrote:
> I have a 93 audi S4. I have had a strange reoccuring clutch/tranny noise.
> When I let the clutch out after downshifting , I notice a howling/whirling
> noise for a split second. It can sometimes occur on upshifting as well but it
> always occurs when the clutch pedal is being let out.
>
> The problem may not show up for a month at a time. When it comes back it
> lasts about a half day or so and then is gone again. This has been happening
> on and off for the last 6 months.
>
> My clutch feels fine.

i've got that, too.  does not seem to be dependent on gear.  never
heard it on upshifting with the car in motion, but sometimes happens from
rest.

i've been assuming it's a throwout bearing starting to go bad.  figured
i'll deal with it when the car needs a new clutch.

-teddy


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