Clutch Bearing problems.. I think !

[tknova]

Sorry to revive an old thread, but I've noticed this same whining clutch engaging noise in my car when taking off in 1st uphill. It's happened 4-5 times in total, but always under the same uphill conditions. Not the greatest thing to notice on the car. Especially because she's barely ticked over 41,000km!

I wanted to ask, how exactly does the work out clutch release bearing cause the rumbling noise during gradual, clutch engagement, and why would it be intermittent?

I'm booking the 40,000km service next week - to anyone who's had this problem, have you found a way to reliably replicate it yet?

Edit: The sound is VERY similar to the sound heard in this Youtube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ah80_hjjoxI
The only difference is that in my car, it's NOWHERE near as frequent as in his car.

I have the same problem with my 06 euro @ 49,000 km

Feel it's gotta be the thrust bearing making the noise, can't stand it! I also have noticed it gets worse in the cold weather. I will hear the noise about 3-4 times a day.

I have also got the creaking clutch pedal as well. I've read it's the slave cylinder's rubbers, correct me if i'm wrong.

I will be taking her in for a service at honda next week! Should all be covered under warranty

Let me know how you go, as will i.

Good luck

[euromandeluxe]

I have the same problem with my 06 euro @ 49,000 km

Feel it's gotta be the thrust bearing making the noise, can't stand it! I also have noticed it gets worse in the cold weather. I will hear the noise about 3-4 times a day.

I have also got the creaking clutch pedal as well. I've read it's the slave cylinder's rubbers, correct me if i'm wrong.

I will be taking her in for a service at honda next week! Should all be covered under warranty

Let me know how you go, as will i.

Good luck

I've got the creaking clutch too! I realised it's possible to reproduce the noise when taking off uphill, with load and a bit of clutch slipping. Takes a few tries and will probably wear out the clutch itself, but at least I know I'm not hearing things lol.

It's worse in cold weather for me too - is also getting more frequent. I can't figure out why the thing would have failed after only 41,000km (or 48,000km in your case). My clutch still has quite a bit of life in it. Faulty bearing? Or can this due to bad driving style? I'm pretty careful with the car...

I'm in the same scenario as you, but I'm out of warranty! 2005 model FTL.