2nd Gen R56 Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: Transmission making light overlapping clunking noise while in idle and...

  1. Crashton

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    #2 Crashton, Dec 16, 2013
    Sounds like the dual mass flywheel making noises. With the throw out bearing playing an accompanying tune. Mine flywheel will do that on occasion. It's been doing it for probably 70,000 miles & still shifting like a dream. Once the clutch dies it will be a Valeo kit with single mass flywheel for me.
     
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    #5 Crashton, Dec 16, 2013
    Well everything in the clutch system spins. When you push the peddle in you are using the release bearing (throw out bearing). I'd guess it is that bearing making the noise. Keep driving it, you will know when it is time for a replacement. When it goes replace everything, clutch, pressure plate & throw out bearing. If you go with a Valeo kit you will be replacing that poor dual mass flywheel too.
     
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    #3 Systemlord, Dec 16, 2013
    I wasn't worried about the throw out bearing spinning until I started hearing this spinning shaft screeching sound like ball bearings that are just about finished. Usually when you hear something screeching that sounds like it's no longer lubed, somethings gotta give. It's getting to a point where it's making noise everywhere, at idle while driving but it hasn't gotten louder yet.
     
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    #4 Systemlord, Dec 16, 2013
    I have confirmed that the sound is indeed coming from the clutch, at idle while in neutral if I push the clutch pedal in by only an inch the noise goes away, then comes right back after I take my foot off the clutch pedal, weird!

    What clutch component could be the cause? It's definitely something that spins or rotates!
     
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    #6 Systemlord, Dec 16, 2013
    How long can a throw out bearing last in my situation since my clutch is excellent condition?
     
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    #7 Crashton, Dec 16, 2013
    No idea, how long. Any other answer from me would be a wild guess.
     
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    #8 Systemlord, Dec 17, 2013
    Given the proper tools and a garage and a Bentley manual how difficult or how long would it take to drop the tranny?