Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2001 21:41:02 +0200 From: "VIKINGMAN" <saabnopsamlixnet._nospam_dk> Subject: Re: Noisy 9000
"Andy" <andymcewannopsamuk.com> skrev i en meddelelse 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 I have no doubt that it is the clutch-bearing, that is bad. How long before you need to change the clutch all together!? No need to do anything about it, as long as you can live with the noise. Just get it changed along with the clutch, when it's due. That's normal procedure anyway.. Cheers!