Hello there,

I've been doing a bit of self-diagnostics, and am not sure what exactly is causing the issues im experiencing.

Nothing i am experiencing is a major problem, just little niggles which i'd like to iron out.

1) When I release the clutch while still a bit on the accelerator, i hear a squealing noise, this is very few and far between as I dont do it much, only on lazy changes. I've been told this could be the release bearing squeaking. Is this something which would be fixed by a clutch change?

2) There is no issue with the biting point moving or any slipping in any of the gears, but occasionally, when I come to a standstill with my foot on the clutch, I'll get almost like a little judder which feels like its come from the clutch area despite the fact its completely depressed.

3) I've heard that the gearboxes are very temperamental in these cars, and I have the issue where its difficult to engage the gears. Reverse gear crunches 9/10 times. I've seen fixes for this which involve freeing up plastic parts of the box and greasing them.


Any ideas would be helpful!

Thanks in advance.

 

1. This could be the release bearing but you say it only happens on lazy changes. Mire than likely the pedal, and when you change gear 'not lazy' () then the pedal doesnt squeak as its moving faster?

2. This could be down to an engine misfire possibly your feeling the vibration of it through the clutch pedal or gearstick? Usual vibrations are DMFS but these don't have them, might also be worth checking engine mounts and bottom gearbox mount

3. Is it difficult to engage gears whilst moving or standstill. When it crunches into a reverse are you completely stopped or still rolling a little. It will always make a distinctive clicky/crunch going into reverse, but it shouldn't be too loud, out it into reverse with the engine off and youll know what i mean. As for struggling with the gears alls i can suggest is dont force it in, or you will fuck your gearbox. If possible turn engine off and pump the pedal. Your clutch could possible be on its way out.

 

Put your clutch dowm for 2 seconds and then engage the gear, it will not crunch