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

[Theodore Chen]

it's only occasionally.  i rarely notice it unless i'm in a quiet place
and next to a wall that reflects the sound back at me.

-teddy

--- peter_schoettle at shaw.ca wrote:
> 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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