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Clutch noise 118d m sport
Hi all,
I know I only posted the other day but something else is up with my car.
The clutch
. Mechanically it seems like it's working fine but ever since the temperatures have dropped its started to make a noise that is very noticeable.
Has anyone else experienced this?
If I ⅓ press it, it sounds like it's brushing against something and when it's fully pressed it sounds like the engine is getting louder.
It's booked in at BMW on Wednesday for a free check as it has a warranty but obviously the clutch is wear and tear that I might have to fish out for - I've only had the car 4 months so surely BMW would have checked everything under their so called AUC checks :/
I've recorded a sound note so if anyone has iMessage or whatsapp PM myself and I would send it to you - if you're happy to do so.
If there is nothing wrong with it but BMW try to con me is there a chance that someone who is a bit more knowledgeable than myself be able to look at it?
I'm based in Burnham (Slough/Beaconsfield/Maidenhead/Taplow/Windsor) so anywhere fairly local to me is fine, I don't mind travelling if anyone is able to give up their time.
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I know I only posted the other day but something else is up with my car.
The clutch
. Mechanically it seems like it's working fine but ever since the temperatures have dropped its started to make a noise that is very noticeable.Has anyone else experienced this?
If I ⅓ press it, it sounds like it's brushing against something and when it's fully pressed it sounds like the engine is getting louder.
It's booked in at BMW on Wednesday for a free check as it has a warranty but obviously the clutch is wear and tear that I might have to fish out for - I've only had the car 4 months so surely BMW would have checked everything under their so called AUC checks :/
I've recorded a sound note so if anyone has iMessage or whatsapp PM myself and I would send it to you - if you're happy to do so.
If there is nothing wrong with it but BMW try to con me is there a chance that someone who is a bit more knowledgeable than myself be able to look at it?
I'm based in Burnham (Slough/Beaconsfield/Maidenhead/Taplow/Windsor) so anywhere fairly local to me is fine, I don't mind travelling if anyone is able to give up their time.
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Thanks for the prompt reply! Do you know how much I'd be looking at to get it repaired?marco_polo said:
Or would that be covered by the AUC warranty?
Surely if I've only done 6k miles since I've had the car it would have been on its way out before?
Also is it urgent to get repaired? I don't want to be driving if something is damaging the clutch even more and there is bits of my gearbox on the m40
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It's a gearbox-off job, you might as well fit a whole clutch kit in there while it's apart (assuming it is the CRB).
As soon as a CRB starts to wear, you'll hear and feel it. I doubt you would have bought it if the CRB was toast!
I doubt it's going to let go instantly, but ignore it long enough and it will probably leave you stranded somewhere.
Get it diagnosed, and go from there.
As soon as a CRB starts to wear, you'll hear and feel it. I doubt you would have bought it if the CRB was toast!
I doubt it's going to let go instantly, but ignore it long enough and it will probably leave you stranded somewhere.
Get it diagnosed, and go from there.
So is it likely to be a coincidence that it's just happened since the temperatures have dropped?
I can't believe this car it seems like it's been more trouble than it's worth since I've had it
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My w reg Astra had 0 problems
That's likely to be 800+ isn't it from main dealer?
I'm only 22 and I can't believe the amount of stress owning a slightly premium car that is meant to be reliable - it's got a full service history so it's been look aftered and I rarely thrash it.
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I can't believe this car it seems like it's been more trouble than it's worth since I've had it
.My w reg Astra had 0 problems
That's likely to be 800+ isn't it from main dealer?
I'm only 22 and I can't believe the amount of stress owning a slightly premium car that is meant to be reliable - it's got a full service history so it's been look aftered and I rarely thrash it.
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Sounds like Clutch release bearing like Marco said... Not worth changing until clutch or Flywheel needs changing imo, I lived with the same noise on my 2008/118d for along time until my Flywheel started to fail (that sounds nasty btw) at 130,000...cars on 140,000 now and release bearing noise has returned a little every now and then...meh!
my N47 has been very reliable BTW
good motor, go indie for fitting I got a LUK clutch/Flywheel very reasonably off Eurocarparts with a promo code...
my N47 has been very reliable BTW
I just hope BMW is feeling kind enough to do it under the warranty! I mean it's the least they can do since they sold and delivered the car to me with a handbrake that didn't work and I was told at another official BMW dealership that it was unsafe and should have failed it's MOT?!
They've also not done anything in return for goodwill other than adjust the handbrake, I mean come on I've had kids in the car whilst it's been parked at a petrol station?
Ultimate driving machine when BMW can't even maintain the simple things.
So I just know the car must've been neglected through testing for AUC.
I drive properly and this problem with the clutch isn't down to me, I just know it isn't. Maybe the previous owner but even then BMW should have checked everything before it was delivered.
They also fixed a leather bolster on a sit that is ripping again, no doubt they will say that will be wear and tear even though it's been 4 months - but all new parts come with a 2 year warranty.
I don't have the time to keep arguing or chasing them because of work and other commitments.
It's such a shame :/
Hey - does anyone want to buy my car?
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They've also not done anything in return for goodwill other than adjust the handbrake, I mean come on I've had kids in the car whilst it's been parked at a petrol station?
Ultimate driving machine when BMW can't even maintain the simple things.
So I just know the car must've been neglected through testing for AUC.
I drive properly and this problem with the clutch isn't down to me, I just know it isn't. Maybe the previous owner but even then BMW should have checked everything before it was delivered.
They also fixed a leather bolster on a sit that is ripping again, no doubt they will say that will be wear and tear even though it's been 4 months - but all new parts come with a 2 year warranty.
I don't have the time to keep arguing or chasing them because of work and other commitments.
It's such a shame :/
Hey - does anyone want to buy my car?
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