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

[peter_schoettle at shaw.ca]

Teddy,

How long have you had this and does it happen all the time or is it like mine and only re-occurs occasionally? I don't think I could live with this if it starts happening all the time.

Peter S.

----- Original Message -----
From: Theodore Chen <tedebearp at yahoo.com>
Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2003 9:31 pm
Subject: Re: [s-cars] Strange re-occuring clutch/tranny noise

>
> --- 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.
> figuredi'll deal with it when the car needs a new clutch.
>
> -teddy
>
>
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