Clutch Noise

[Nick]

Can anyone help,

When i press the cluch pedal through its full travel, about half way to full i hear what sounds like a metallically sounding click ? - then pressing further i hear several smaller clicks - not as harsh as the first initial click, if i listen very carefully sounds like noise is under the car, extending to the rear ???.

I can still change gear - and drive completely normal, just wondering what the noise might be, am i likely to loose clutch while driving !.

Problem only started today, due to some bumpy roads - i think !!, will get it looked at sometime soon.

Nick.

 

[John Maddox]

Difficult to say what cause is - could be the pedal box or the slave cylinder or clutch release bearing etc.

If you can feel the clicks through the pedal I would start with a clean and lubrication of the pedal mechanism under the wooden cover on the floor. Make sure all the clips in place.

 

[Nick]

Hi John,

Yes i can feel a slight "click/creak" through the pedal, also sounds a bit like stretching a spring?, i will have a look at it tomorrow, thanks.

 

[pse_SC]

By the sound of it, it's probably to do with the slave cylinder rod on the clutch release fork getting dry when it operates. Apparently on later 993s this was improved, by using a nylon to metal conatct instead of metal to metal. The noise actually sounds like you're using a creaky (hot, dry) cable operated clutch, whereas it's obviously hydraulic "" if that makes any sense[8|]. Your clutch action (pressure required, travel etc) hopefully should be fine, though.

Mine has been like this, on and off, according to the weather etc, for some time. Still fine in operation.[]

 

[Nick]

Hi pse_SC,

I've just got in from work and tried the clutch, car is cold as have'nt used it today, there is a slight binding noise as i press pedal but thats it (hardly noticeable) - no clicking sound, but yes does sound just like an cable operated clutch, maybe the cause is because it was a hot day and travelled around a lot of peak district roads, lots of gear changes etc, thanks for info though. Hopefully mine will be ok, on/off depending on the weather.

 

[Nick]

Hi Wrinkly,

Yes i am also concious of the noise, glad the "clicking" under car has gone away, thus hopefully nothing to expensive !, i can live with a squeaky pedal.

Thanks - everyone for all the info.

Nick

 

[John Maddox]

Hi Nick

You have to pull the accelerator pedal off the ball and socket connector. You hold the pedal at the top with your hand and a sharp pull will release it. Best way to put it back is to use a mole wrench to support the cable and push the ball joint and pedal together firmly. It should snap into place.

The wooden floorboard is hooked over two securing lugs at top.

A link to a full procedure is below if I can find it.

http://p-car.com/diy/pedal/

Hope this helps

Regards

John