e36 clutch drag

[mk2zetec]

morning all
ive got the diff out of my e36 coupe at the moment but have had to start the engine related to some other work.

It would seem that the prop is turning even when the car is in neutral unless the clutch is depressed. the clautch is 'well bedded in' at 129k miles and has anoisy release bearing but this doesnt explain why the prop is spinning with the car in neutral.

any suggestions?

[AlfaSpider]

When the gear oil is cold and more viscous this will happen, I guess its because of the way a synchromesh gearbox works and the cones being close together. Doesn't happen with a dog box.

[8Tech]

Thats normal.