Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2001 14:37:13 -0500 From: "Walt Kienzle" <wkienzlenopsam.com> Subject: Re: Noisy 9000
From your description, this sounds like the Throwout bearing (aka. "Release bearing") on the clutch is worn. It is a low priced part that many people neglect to replace when they replace the clutch, even though it is most easily replaced with the clutch. Walt Kienzle 1991 9000T "Andy" <andymcewannopsamuk.com> wrote in message news:q9di7.310854$Do6.13957707nopsam4.clara.net... > I have a 91 9000 2.3T that's started to make a sort of whirring/rubbing > noise when I drive along the road and as I get faster the noise gets louder. > The noise disappears though when I depress the clutch > and when I lift the clutch again the noises starts up again When I park > and rev the engine its fine, no noise at all. It goes into gear no problem > and doesn't jump out. The clutch also seems to be fine, no slipping. > I has just been MOTd so the wheel bearings etc are OK. > I would greatly appreciate any assistance > Andy > >