noisy clutch

[Fleckers]

hello

have MG ZT-T with V8 fitted

tonight got home in car left it to idle for a few mins as normal and could hear a funny noise, depressed the clutchand the noise went away.

anyone else got a noisy clutch ?

i am guessing its the release bearing ??

any clues or assistance appreciated.

cheers

[black olive]

sounds like it, Is your gearbox/bellhousing insualtion intact ? this deadens those sort of noises.
dont get too paranoid about it unless it gets really noticeable

[pmessling]

i have no insulation as i pulled it off, and don't hear any sounds coming from mine, so i would investigate a little bit for peace of mind.

[Phil]

Try taking up the freeplay on the clutch pedal with your foot, does the noise change pitch?

[Fleckers]

yes the noise changes, almost goes away

[Phil]

Ok, if the noise goes with just a little pressure it'll probably be a clutch release bearing going a bit, if it didn't change pitch at all it may have been a bearing in the box!!

[Fleckers]

cheers, confirmed my thought about the cluth release bearing, due a big service soon so will get it done then.