clutch noise maybe .... HELP !

[range17]

Hi all, i have a 200tdi that is making a strange noise from gearbox area i think ,the only way to describe it is like metal rubbing on metal it mostly does it when accelerating hard in 1st and 2nd .
I am thinking it is the clutch rivets slipping on the flywheel ,has anyone any other ideas or know if there is an inspection plate to have a look.

Thanks alot ROB

[Guy90]

Is your foot on the clutch as this happens?

There is no insception panel I know of.

[range17]

No my foots not on clutch

[NiceBlueWellies]

Accelerate gently!

Sorry, I'll go now. :lol:

[range17]

Actually i do but lent it to other half this week and this is what happens im not blaming her though ...much !

[Guy90]

No my foots not on clutch

Right. Just ruling out bearings. It could be that the clutch plate is worn then or even that the flywheel has become warped in some way.

Check the props as well.

[Guy90]

Accelerate gently!

Sorry, I'll go now. :lol:

 :(biglaugh):

[range17]

Checked props Guy seem ok there is slight bearing noise which goes just as you start to press the peddle down but the noise sounds like something turning and rubbing together

[muddyweb]

If it happens when the clutch is fully engaged and you are driving, and is more noticable in 1st and 2nd, I would think it is more likely to be the mainshaft or layshaft bearings getting noisy.  

Hard to tell without actually hearing the noise of course :-)

[range17]

It just doesnt sound like a bearing though

[datalas]

perhaps, perhaps not...

but metal on metal is bad, and tim has been through more gearboxes than I have clean pairs of socks (how many you ask, ooh at least four)

Either way, an inspection plate is perhaps unlikely to tell you much :(

[range17]

Ok is it a gearbox out job to check the bearings that Tim talks about

[scooby]

If it happens when the clutch is fully engaged and you are driving, and is more noticable in 1st and 2nd, I would think it is more likely to be the mainshaft or layshaft bearings getting noisy.  

Hard to tell without actually hearing the noise of course :-)

i would go with tim.

[MUSKIE]

are you sure its not hand brake shoes rubbing inside the drum or a build up of crud inside the drum :?:  :?:

[karloss]

i would go with tim.

Mrs muddy wouldn't be too happy about that.