Thread: Clutch noise - harsh engine..

Hi Guys

Been reading for the last few hours through clutch threads... and am still absorbing them...

2002 td5 defender 115000k's

First issue is that when cold, when i release the clutch so the thrust bearing (or whatever you call it) comes in contact it makes a squealing noise... its like a dry bearing noise... so im assuming that it is dry and also about to crap itself! any tips on getting some lube to it?

second, i have read other suffering with this, but at around 2400-2600rpm the engine is harsh as... far more so than the disco.. im assuming this could be flywheel, harmonic balancer, engine mounts etc etc etc... i am guessing at some point it will need replacing.. and it looks a pretty major job to replace.. how bad is it really? i dont have a hoist (sure i could borrow one) and i dont have any headroom in the garage (not even sure the deeer will fit in) is it best to drop the box or remove the engine?

other issue is that i have a habit of resting my foot on the clutch pedal, with relatively light pressure it slips, now that its been chipped.. i am talking just a gentle rest here.... so maybe the whole thing is on its way out?

what do you reckon...

Advice appreciated!

Steve

Hi Steve.
That groaning noise can be ignored,Ive ignored mine for 3 years.
Mine started slipping since chipping,mainly on a hill start.It has had some strange shakes thru the pedal sometimes on startup sometimes after a long run.Was told its the dual mass flywheel.
Andrew