glennkelly Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 HiI have just had my clutch and Dual Mass Fly Wheel (DMF) replaced on my 2005 (late 55 facelift) 1.8 TDCISince picking it up I get a Knocking noise when releasing clutch in any gear. Sound comes from near side of the car.I am also getting a Vibration through clutch.Any suggestions?More history.When they replaced the clutch they found they had the wrong DMF.Refitted everything then took apart again to fit clutch and DMF.When it came to re doing the clutch and flywheel the DMF was not fittedcorrectly, resulting in the car dropping power and showing Engine SystemFailure. Note: there was no knocking when changing gear.Took car back. They refitted the DMF and the car drives fine apart fromthe knocking when releasing clutch and the vibration. They said theknocking was due to the teeth on the gearbox / clutch coming togetherdue to gap tolerances but I'm not sure I buy that.I have scoured the forums which suggest possibly Gearbox mount. This ispossible I guess if they had to remove gearbox 3 times. But I'm notsure.Anyone had the same issue or suggest what the knocking is and thevibration, I would appreciate it as I'm taking car back again onSaturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying clutchman Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Could be anything with this mob! It really sounds like the flywheel is loose. If the flywheel has been off 3 times I think new bolts might be needed. New bolts are recommended every time but normally the old bolts are ok to reuse. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salsheikh Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 are you getting vibration when the clutch is pressed? if you are then it could be a faulty clutch - i had this and had it replaced again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbins Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Hi it could be gearbox mount causing the noise and vibration or the cv joint damaged when doing the work . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennkelly Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 are you getting vibration when the clutch is pressed? if you are then it could be a faulty clutch - i had this and had it replaced again. Only slightly. I feel it most when foot rests on clutch or half dipped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennkelly Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 Thanks for the responses. I'll mention these on Saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennkelly Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 Only slightly. I feel it most when foot rests on clutch or half dipped I also feel vibration in footwell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennkelly Posted April 28, 2013 Author Share Posted April 28, 2013 Turns out that the knocking is the driveshaft caused by it being taken out of the gearbox once too often. Due to be replaced in the week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying clutchman Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 I'm not quarrelling with the diagnosis, but I'm not sure why taking the shaft out of the gearbox should damage the shaft, even if you did it 100 times! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennkelly Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share Posted May 3, 2013 Well Flying Clutchman.....2 new driveshafts.....yes...2 near sides changed. Issue still there. They now suspect its in the wheel hub somewhere. Had car on ramp and you can hear noise as well as feel it through driveshaft when under ramp. Car going back in for hub strip down. So far not cost me anything as on warranty...which runs out on the 14th May....:-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennkelly Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 Car is now back - Apparantly they reused the Stretch Bolts - which is a no no. They put new ones on and now I only hear a small clunk when reversing - I can live with that. Good to have my car back :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying clutchman Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Once is normally ok, 3 times is definitely not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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