clutch problem

[pugwashed]

hi all,for the past few weeks my clutch has felt different,bit rough but changes through gears fine now when i dip clutch there is a whistling,screechy noise but stops when clutch not dipped any advice appreciated

[gazza82]

Sounds like the release bearing is starting to fail

[Flower<3]

I think I'm having the same problem, I've only just got my pug convertible. There is a whirring/grinding noise when the clutch is engaged. Would I be write in thinking it the release bearing?

[GrandadMonkey]

Unlikely, if it was the release bearing you would get noise when the clutch is dis-engaged. i.e. when the clutch pedal is pushed down.

If you get noise with the clutch engaged it is more likely to be gearbox bearings.

[Flower<3]

thank you! so... new gearbox? :/ or replacing the bearing? (which ill have to get a mechanic to do) Thanks x

[GrandadMonkey]

Capncol knows all about gearboxes. When he comes on I'll bet he has something constructive to say.

[Capncol]

No pressure then Ron?

Just to confirm. Noisy with pedal up, quiet when down? Yes, or the otherway round?

You have a MA5 box which was used in various Citroen and Peugeot cars & vans in various guises:- Berlingo, xsara, C4, Partner, 106, 206, 306, etc: Check the code on the box (see my answers in the post below)

There is a more in-depth explanation here http://www.peugeot206cc.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=14944

[GrandadMonkey]

[quote="Capncol"]No pressure then Ron? ]

[Flower<3]

Hi Ron, yes that write. when clutch is engaged the noise starts, and stops when the clutch is disengaged.
Thank you

[GrandadMonkey]

I had a 205 like that. With the engine running and no-one in the car you could hear a rustle from the gearbox bearings. Dip the clutch and the noise disappeared. I never did anything about it. After many years my daughter had the car off me, ran it for a couple more years then sold it. The last I heard the car was still running ok.

It just depends how noisy it gets...