KerrLakeVetter

I had the clutch, pressure plate and flywheel replaced at the dealer 4 years ago for $2400. That sounded like highway robbery then and does today, but the dual mass flywheel is expensive. Anyway today after less than 5000 miles on the new clutch, I've started getting a howling sound (sounds harmonic), which is especially bad in 5th gear. Anyone else experienced this ?

Aaron71771

Can you be more descriptive in the sound. Does it make the sound with the clutch in and out? Does the car seem to shift OK otherwise?

KerrLakeVetter

The clutch is out when the noise occurs and may be slipping in the lower gears. I think I'm trying to block this possibility out, because of the expense. I called my local dealer and of course the repair is out of warranty. The sound is like a low tone howl or moan and loud.

Aaron71771

Does it shift OK? Does the clutch release fully (can you shift from first to reverse and back to first with a cold trans)?

I am thining pilot bushing or release bearing...


Oh, and $2400 is robbery, even with a new flywheel.


[Modified by Aaron71771, 12:33 PM 12/29/2003]