Newblet Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Hello, I'm new to driving (passed in December) and I'm not very mechanical savy. I bought a 56 fiesta on 31st December and it's been running fine since then until recently. The issues I'm having are as follows. I hear a springy noise when dropping the clutch There is a knocking/rattle noise when the clutch is down When in first gear at low revs the car vibrates moderately when raising the clutch When in reverse the car vibrates very badly and feels like the wheels are spinning/struggling A clear liquid seems to drop from the backbox (no odour) I've flushed the coolant, topped up the oil, checked all the liquid i can see and they're all fine. It's about to hit 70k miles Someone suggested clutch maybe on the way out but better to get fellow ford lovers opinions. Thanks for any reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_Tango Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 It does sound like a clutch issue, not sure about the clear liquid all I can think of is water from condensation especially with cold weather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 1 hour ago, Newblet said: Hello, I'm new to driving (passed in December) and I'm not very mechanical savy. I bought a 56 fiesta on 31st December and it's been running fine since then until recently. The issues I'm having are as follows. I hear a springy noise when dropping the clutch There is a knocking/rattle noise when the clutch is down When in first gear at low revs the car vibrates moderately when raising the clutch When in reverse the car vibrates very badly and feels like the wheels are spinning/struggling A clear liquid seems to drop from the backbox (no odour) I've flushed the coolant, topped up the oil, checked all the liquid i can see and they're all fine. It's about to hit 70k miles Someone suggested clutch maybe on the way out but better to get fellow ford lovers opinions. Thanks for any reply. The 'springy' noise will be just that, the return spring on the clutch peddle, nothing to worry about, where it is connected rubs metal on metal hence the noise! The clear liquid from the backbox is ok too, it will be condensation/water from the exhaust when cold. When I had my mk6 fiesta it did the same and on taking it back to the garage asking what the liquid dripping out the rear silencer was I was told it's any collected condensation dripping out. Look at some cars in the morning and you will often see water literally pouring out the exhaust pipe! http://mechanics.stackexchange.com/questions/11315/what-does-a-water-like-drop-coming-out-of-the-exhaust-of-the-car-signify Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newblet Posted March 22, 2017 Author Share Posted March 22, 2017 Thank you both for your speedy replies. I gathered the spring and water issues were just simple things i just wanted to paint a bigger picture. The vibrations and rattle are the issues I'm afraid of. Trying to do a hill start on even the slightest hill is a bugger, Stalled out twice (uphill). I gather it's the clutch I'm just curious how long i have until it's gone completely because at the moment funds are a issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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