Whining/ spinning noise when clutch is engaged! Please help :(
#16
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Same thing happened in my car, its the input shaft bearing. First dealership I went to told me it was the clutch, but I didn't believe them. Took it for a second opinion at another dealership and they replaced the input shaft bearing under warranty. There's a TSB on our cars for the input shaft bearing, its a common issue,
#17
I thought I had it, but I can't find it. But I'm pretty sure it's the input shaft bearing, I had a horrible experience with one of the dealerships....see link
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/showthread.php?t=438523
From my experience, input shaft bearing = whining/grinding noise when clutch engaged(foot off pedal). No whining/grinding noise when clutch disengaged(foot pressed down on pedal)
Throw out/release bearing = whining/grinding noise all the time and doesn't matter if the clutch is engaged or disengaged.
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/showthread.php?t=438523
From my experience, input shaft bearing = whining/grinding noise when clutch engaged(foot off pedal). No whining/grinding noise when clutch disengaged(foot pressed down on pedal)
Throw out/release bearing = whining/grinding noise all the time and doesn't matter if the clutch is engaged or disengaged.
#18
Unfortunately, I am having this same problem but was told that it is the throw out bearing. I thought it was the input shaft bearing bc it only makes the noise when the clutch is engaged, but I have one mechanic telling me that the throw out bearing will only make noise when engaged so that has to be it. I really wanna get to the bottom of it but am not knowledgable enough to figure it out without taking it apart. Any input would b much appreciated.
#19
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Unfortunately, I am having this same problem but was told that it is the throw out bearing. I thought it was the input shaft bearing bc it only makes the noise when the clutch is engaged, but I have one mechanic telling me that the throw out bearing will only make noise when engaged so that has to be it. I really wanna get to the bottom of it but am not knowledgable enough to figure it out without taking it apart. Any input would b much appreciated.
#20
Exactly! My guess is the input shaft bearing has gone bad. It might have some life left but if I keep pushing it, my trans might take a turn for the worse. Have you ever replaced this yourself? And if so, how much of a pain would it be for me to do it myself? While I'm down there, might as well do the clutch also
#22
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Exactly! My guess is the input shaft bearing has gone bad. It might have some life left but if I keep pushing it, my trans might take a turn for the worse. Have you ever replaced this yourself? And if so, how much of a pain would it be for me to do it myself? While I'm down there, might as well do the clutch also
I've done it myself twice, maybe 3 times. the first time will be a pain in the ***, you'll cut your time in half the second time, because after the first time you went and bought some tools . give yourself at least 2 days for the work (maybe more depending on your skill level, and the equipment you have. It's really hard to do alone, but possible). A buddy is nice. once you get the transmission out, see if you can have the flywheel machined same day, so you can install the clutch and bag the flywheel while you continue work on the transmission ...you'll need quite a few tools to accomplish this...I was able to borrow some...I still don't have my own hydraulic press...you could probably pull it off with a pulley/gear/bearing puller, and install with a punch and hammer, using the old races as dies.
Last edited by CrAnSwIcK; Nov 11, 2013 at 09:30 PM.
#23
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I had the same Issue recently and turned out to be the main bearing along with the release bearing. For me was cheaper to replace the trans (for the second time.)
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