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

[peter_schoettle at shaw.ca]

Randy,

I look forward to hearing from you after your repairs are done. Thanks for responding.

Peter S.

----- Original Message -----
From: Randy Reimer <rreimer at ctmbd.com>
Date: Thursday, April 3, 2003 9:07 am
Subject: RE: [s-cars] Strange re-occuring clutch/tranny noise

> I too had a strange whirring noise as described by Peter.  Mostly
> duringdownshifting as the clutch is being let out.  Dealer says
> it's the u-joint.
> 1300 to replace the front propeller shaft.  Should take care of
> the noise,
> will let you know next week, work should be completed by Wednesday.
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> peter_schoettle at shaw.ca
> Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2003 10:24 AM
> To: Theodore Chen
> Cc: s-car-list at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] Strange re-occuring clutch/tranny noise
>
>
> 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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