Time for a new clutch?

[RIB27]

Hello all, I'm looking for a little advice about a little issue I experienced today (2007 V8 Manual) ...

- On a couple of occasions (not all the time) the clutch felt heavier than usual and I had a little difficulty getting it into gear.

- With clutch fully depressed (still in gear) and the car moving, I can hear a whirring noise that slows to a stop (like a shaft rotating to a stop). When taking it out of gear (clutch still depressed) the whirring stops immediately.

- No weird noises and drives normally when clutch is engaged (foot off the pedal) and in gear. No sign of slipping.


Does this sounds like a case of needing a new clutch (it's probably due one given mileage)? Or maybe a pilot / release bearing? .

Thanks

Rich

[marknash99]

The whirring noise sounds like the clutch release bearing I think?

[huggy1]

Definitely sounds like the release bearing to me, not sure why it feels heavy only sometimes, mine is heavy all the time.

[huggy1]

Also Rich, mind the stealers. I was told over two years ago that my clutch would fail imminently. 12000 miles later still drives the same.

[Speculatore]

Hi Rich,

Time to go for the lightweight flywheel and twin plate clutch as a replacement.

Dave

[tonyhall38]

wonder where that can be done?

[Speculatore]

tonyhall38 said:

wonder where that can be done?

I think I heard that DAE fit them but not sure if they use the correct parts..... I am sure there are 'Other' Indies that can do it.

[tonyhall38]

Kwik fit....?