DC5S Noise when disengaging clutch

**pigcheap** · 24-09-2011 06:59 PM

Hi guys

Had my DC5S for almost 2 years now
and suddently this morning when I shift between gears, the front end of the car would make a "KOON" noise
it happens in every gear, but more noise when disengaging First gear then Second gear
and so on
The noise happens simutaneously with disengaging clutch
Other than the noise, the car drives normal and rev normal

Any suggestion for what is happening?

Thanks a lot

**Oz_Striker** · 24-09-2011 07:20 PM

I have a similar issue, In lower gears when disengaging the clutch it makes what I would describe as a moaning noise but only every now and again and more so if the clutch gets a lot of work eg: to get out of my driveway which is quite steep I have to creep out slowly riding the clutch a bit so I don't hit anyone walking past or in stop start traffic. My car also drives and revs fine

**HONTUNE** · 24-09-2011 07:45 PM

Hey guys, I've had a few type Rs and s2000s with the same noise the problem I found was with the clutch pressure plates. The springs in the pressure plates had lost there tension causing the noise that you have described.. I replaced there clutch kits and noise was gone..

**trism** · 24-09-2011 11:01 PM

pressure plate, or release bearing.

**pigcheap** · 25-09-2011 03:02 AM

Thanks for the input guys
So does that mean I need to take the gear box out and replace the whole clutch?
that sounds like an expensive fix

**WATAJK** · 25-09-2011 08:33 AM

would this sound happen to be like a little "squeak" and u can feel it on your leg?

**trism** · 25-09-2011 09:33 AM

Also, could be engine mount.

**munkaii** · 25-09-2011 09:54 AM

Try all other avenues before removing the clutch. Issues like clutch pressure plate will result in more than just noisy issues. I had gears that became extremely difficult to engage when my pressure plate died.

**pigcheap** · 25-09-2011 01:12 PM

Hi guys

WATAJK: No, the noise it make is not a high pitch squeak. It sounds like the clutch has bang into something

munkaii: um... Sometimes it is hard to shift in to first gear. And sometimes it will pop out of second gear. But that happens like long before the noise occur.

I think I will take the car to a mechanic to have it check out on Monday

**Oz_Striker** · 26-09-2011 06:47 AM

Originally Posted by trism

Also, could be engine mount.

Not encouraging lol can you tell visually if your engine mounts are stuffed? Or do they need to be removed to be checked?

**bennjamin** · 26-09-2011 08:52 AM

Common for the rear mount to break - this will give a clunk type noise as the entire engine shifts and the header hits the swaybar - only really when shifting into 1st at low speed for example. Try revving your engine in neutral with the bonnet open - see if there is excessive movement in the engine pitch ( forwards/backwards)

**Benson** · 26-09-2011 09:09 AM

Originally Posted by pigcheap

Hi guys

Had my DC5S for almost 2 years now
and suddently this morning when I shift between gears, the front end of the car would make a "KOON" noise
it happens in every gear, but more noise when disengaging First gear then Second gear
and so on
The noise happens simutaneously with disengaging clutch
Other than the noise, the car drives normal and rev normal

Any suggestion for what is happening?

Thanks a lot

I would suggest changing/checking your engine mounts. I would upgrade them to somthing a little more heavy duty i.e innovative, hasport