Noisy clutch release bearing
Discussion
The clutch release bearing on my Vantage is whirring when there s pressure on the pedal. I have a feeling I know what the answer is, but I guess I m not the first to experience it, so I thought I d ask what are my options?
The clutch (standard single-plate) is fine - about 30k miles on it and so signs of slipping
1) live with it - TADTS .
2) get it replaced, but keep the clutch as it isn t worn out
3) hit the reserve fund (again ) and have a twin-plate clutch fitted
The clutch (standard single-plate) is fine - about 30k miles on it and so signs of slipping
1) live with it - TADTS .
2) get it replaced, but keep the clutch as it isn t worn out
3) hit the reserve fund (again ) and have a twin-plate clutch fitted
Edited by Nigel_O on Saturday 11th October 08:22
laterontoday said:
I m going to need a new clutch soon too. As a guide what sort of cost are you expecting for a twin plate clutch.
£3k + vat fitted.Not cheap, but every review I’ve read says it’s transformative.
It’s the last of the ‘big four’ jobs on this car - I’ve already done the brakes, suspension and rear subframe. I’m hoping it’s good for a few years yet, at least until I retire in four years (not sure I’ll be able to justify it after that…)
Nigel_O said:
£3k + vat fitted.
Not cheap, but every review I ve read says it s transformative.
It s the last of the big four jobs on this car - I ve already done the brakes, suspension and rear subframe. I m hoping it s good for a few years yet, at least until I retire in four years (not sure I ll be able to justify it after that )
Nigel, I retired two years ago and after 8years of more or less trouble free motoring, and despite some concerns about justifying the cost, I decided to future proof my 2007 V8V and had “the big four” jobs as you correctly call them, done at one go.Not cheap, but every review I ve read says it s transformative.
It s the last of the big four jobs on this car - I ve already done the brakes, suspension and rear subframe. I m hoping it s good for a few years yet, at least until I retire in four years (not sure I ll be able to justify it after that )
The car returned fully refreshed and much easier to enjoy.
Retirement gives you the time to really use and enjoy your car, after all you’ve probably worked your butt off to get it in the first place!
Don’t be too hasty to give your P and J up when you finally stop work, remember you can’t take your money with you and the Gov will take more than it’s fair share of anything you leave the kids!
Anyway my son says he wants the Vantage when I’m finished with it, so I’m doing it for him really
With Nigel having his car booked in for a twin plate clutch install later on this month (which I am looking forward to the update once completed), I was wondering what other people’s thoughts are when it comes to having one fitted?
There seems to be a few options available from various independents such as DAE and BR and the costs including vat do vary quite a bit.
What should I budget for? I am in two minds whether to get this done sooner rather than later, so I get the benefit of usage. My car has just over 50k miles on it. The previous owner did say the clutch was replaced, with another single plate one, however there is no paperwork to confirm this.
Incidentally, there is no concerns with the existing clutch slipping, it just makes for a tiring drive sometimes when in heavy traffic.
My vehicle is a 2008 manual V8 4.3.
Thanks in advance for any comments and to Nigel for prompting me to write this.
There seems to be a few options available from various independents such as DAE and BR and the costs including vat do vary quite a bit.
What should I budget for? I am in two minds whether to get this done sooner rather than later, so I get the benefit of usage. My car has just over 50k miles on it. The previous owner did say the clutch was replaced, with another single plate one, however there is no paperwork to confirm this.
Incidentally, there is no concerns with the existing clutch slipping, it just makes for a tiring drive sometimes when in heavy traffic.
My vehicle is a 2008 manual V8 4.3.
Thanks in advance for any comments and to Nigel for prompting me to write this.
Astonmannow said:
With Nigel having his car booked in for a twin plate clutch install later on this month (which I am looking forward to the update once completed), I was wondering what other people s thoughts are when it comes to having one fitted?
There seems to be a few options available from various independents such as DAE and BR and the costs including vat do vary quite a bit.
What should I budget for? I am in two minds whether to get this done sooner rather than later, so I get the benefit of usage. My car has just over 50k miles on it. The previous owner did say the clutch was replaced, with another single plate one, however there is no paperwork to confirm this.
Incidentally, there is no concerns with the existing clutch slipping, it just makes for a tiring drive sometimes when in heavy traffic.
My vehicle is a 2008 manual V8 4.3.
Thanks in advance for any comments and to Nigel for prompting me to write this.
I’ll have an update soon - car is booked in on 15 December and I expect to get stuck in traffic on the slog back up the M5/M6, so I’ll have some initial impressions…There seems to be a few options available from various independents such as DAE and BR and the costs including vat do vary quite a bit.
What should I budget for? I am in two minds whether to get this done sooner rather than later, so I get the benefit of usage. My car has just over 50k miles on it. The previous owner did say the clutch was replaced, with another single plate one, however there is no paperwork to confirm this.
Incidentally, there is no concerns with the existing clutch slipping, it just makes for a tiring drive sometimes when in heavy traffic.
My vehicle is a 2008 manual V8 4.3.
Thanks in advance for any comments and to Nigel for prompting me to write this.
Astonmannow said:
... The previous owner did say the clutch was replaced, with another single plate one, however there is no paperwork to confirm this.
Incidentally, there is no concerns with the existing clutch slipping, it just makes for a tiring drive sometimes when in heavy traffic. ...
Incidentally, there is no concerns with the existing clutch slipping, it just makes for a tiring drive sometimes when in heavy traffic. ...
Assuming manual gear change, you can identify between single and twin plate.
The physical differences that can be felt with the twin plate are;
A very much lighter clutch pedal,
Sightly more pedal movement at the bite point.
If your car is a keeper and spare cash is ready, I would change to a twin plate before it becomes necessary.
You will then enjoy the twin plate improvement for a longer period.
A few cars which have greater than average gear chatter (from the factory), are not suitable to have a lighter flywheel.
I had the same issue with my 09 Vantage manual, the clutch was fine but release bearing was getting worst and worst. For me here in Canada I opted for Velocity AP twin clutch setup upgrade which was done at the dealership, like you said not cheap but it was well worth i. The pedal is so much lighter now, you might have a little chatter but not bad enough to annoy me.
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