gearbox 'knocking' noise

[Lloyd551]

Evening all

so my S2 has recently developed a knocking sound from the gearbox. however I have rebuilt the slave cyclinder over winter so have disturbed that general area.

the noise is constant with engine speed and goes when I have my foot on the clutch.
I'm thinking this could be the release bearing but not sure so thought i'd ask !

few questions: can i drive with this for a bit or is it best to take it off the road straight away ?
and whats the job like to fix, im assuming gearbox out. I know at least one of the ends of a spanner so would do it myself

cheers

[Lloyd551]

even when the car is stationary ?

how would i check that ?

[Lloyd551]

I'll get the car up and check the push rod see if i have any joy there

Its definitely not random, had the same symptoms every time the clutch isnt depressed. On start up and shut down

[Lloyd551]

A medium - high frequency knocking sound coming from the gearbox. Changes up and down with engine speed, but as soon as my foot is fully depressed on the clutch it goes

[Lloyd551]

Thanks greymrj, i'll get the car up on ramps either tomorrow or Friday and check those things. I did try my best to not disturb anything, maybe not careful enough ...

i'll go out now and check the front pulley and post the results

yes I need to fully depress the clutch pedal, if I half depress it the noise is still there

[Lloyd551]

Had a look at the front pulley while running and it doesnt move at all. Is that good news ?

[Lloyd551]

I'll keep you guys updated, be the weekend when i'll get a chance to look

thanks for your help so far !

[Lloyd551]

I'll keep you guys updated, be the weekend when i'll get a chance to look

thanks for your help so far !