kovert Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Hi all its me again moaning about my escort van ,, I have a couple of nagging problems first is There is allways a wineing noise and it only goes away when either I coast or press the clutch in . I have been to a garage today and they say its fine . But after a few searches on the dreaded google I have been pointed in the direction of clutch release bearing. Wondered if anyone could shed some light.. Also I have a knocking noise on the front end when i go over bumps Also had this checked on the ramp today.. Checked for track rod ends - Wishbones - What he did say was my steering rack has some play in it . Iam a bit baffled as a new ones only been on for 3 months. Ps The van is a 2000 W reg 1.8 d with 83000 on the clock Hope this helps . And can anyone tell me how long i could drive around with the clutch like that My ears permitting . THANKS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevmond Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Hi, You cant do anything with the release bearing apart from change it ( gearbox out! ), comes as part of a Clutch kit. Have you had the Anti/roll bar bushes checked? a common failing!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Badger Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 As Kevmond says, defo release bearing, gearbox out job, easily done but I would advise getting a clutch alignment tool or your new clutch will be trashed within a few miles!! As for how long it will last like this.......how longs a piece of string!! Best to get it sorted now before it goes when your out driving, unless you are with a breakdown recovery group, in which case its up to you! Noise from front could be wheel bearings, how ever, the noise usually associated with wheel bearings is a whine, but I have changed bearings on cars that make a knocking noise, usually when steering, its easy to check though and eliminates it as a problem: Jack front of car up and wobble wheel from left to right, any excess play points to wheel bearing. Regards James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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