Clutch Thrust Release Bearing Perhaps.?

**sootyville** · 7th November 2010, 14:50

Hi all, Without touching the gearstick at all, If i depress the clutch pedal about an inch i get a rattle sound where the bite would normally be. If i then depress the pedal to the floor the sound has gone. The car (Vectra 1.9CDti 150), is on an 06 reg (4.5 years old) and has only done 35,000 miles.

Is this the thrust release bearing.?
Will i have to have the whole clutch replaced if it is.?
Is it covered under warranty with only 35,000 on the clock.?
How much roughly will it cost.?

**se4** · 7th November 2010, 15:05

sounds like the flywheel to me fella, time to dig deep into your pockets

**melvin** · 7th November 2010, 15:17

I have heard these flywheels/clutches can rattle like that for years before they finally give up. Is there any way of knowing when there about to go, think it depends on how they are driven.

**Bigtee** · 7th November 2010, 15:23

They get louder then explode the it's dead.

Seriously id put up with it till it develops, But do start saving your cash.!!

**GazVXLINE170** · 7th November 2010, 15:23

Originally Posted by melvin

I have heard these flywheels/clutches can rattle like that for years before they finally give up. Is there any way of knowing when there about to go, think it depends on how they are driven.

Mines has been rattling for 85k/4 years.

Gazza4

**Celes** · 7th November 2010, 15:55

Just leave it mate. Listen to me and Gazza4

**raddish** · 17th November 2010, 01:42

my wifes signum has just started doing the same thing, raffle noise and slightly judderly at slow speeds.

How much for new clutch,flywheel,fitting?

**keefy*2010** · 17th November 2010, 01:50

Originally Posted by raddish

my wifes signum has just started doing the same thing, raffle noise and slightly judderly at slow speeds.

How much for new clutch,flywheel,fitting?

Main dealer up to £1300 Vauxhall independent garage £700-800.

**GazVXLINE170** · 17th November 2010, 01:51

Originally Posted by raddish

my wifes signum has just started doing the same thing, raffle noise and slightly judderly at slow speeds.

How much for new clutch,flywheel,fitting?

Vx will quote £1,500 but I would search the internet for some specialist clutch/flywheel/transmission specialists.

Hairy31 on this site got his done for £700 but I am not 100% if the clutch was included.

Gazza4

deanos · 17th November 2010, 08:57

Mine was £740 inc flywheel and complete clutch at a VX specialist in Lincoln recently

I doubt you will get it done under warranty at nearly 5 years old.

Its worth doing the clutch at the same time IMO while all the gearbox is out as you would be paying for the labour again if the clutch went, then again you have only done 35k on it