That was the annoying thing about it, when fitted it felt nice and smooth and quiet but became noisy after a few months and so i had to put up with it .I got used to it and although i intended to replace it i never got around to it and was happy when it became quiet.
What i assume happened is the bearing seized and the the heat caused melted the plastic innards leading to leaking out of the fluid.
I have nearly finished replacing the complete clutch and just hope the bearing in this one lasts but dont have much confidence in aftermarket parts for these cars nowadays.
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Originally Posted by Comfortably Numb
I changed my CDT's clutch earlier this year, and among the preparatory reading on here, I found posts, describing members experience with dry, new release bearings, easily determined by spinning the bearing to test, before installation. A well greased bearing will not spin freely (and noisily), but should turn easily, smoothly and quietly ( as indeed mine did), with only the resistance of the lube contained within it. I would advise everyone doing their own repairs to check new parts for grease under the rubbers, as too often, I have found the merest drop under them, and half the bearing faces dry of any lubrication. I would have sent them back, if I didn't have the car already in bits. Lesson learned, order the parts early, if it's a problem you have known about, and planned time for, so you can check them before you start disassembly.
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