V70 G/box: 2WD: - Clutch Noise??

hamster · Feb 19th, 2015, 22:59

Hi

When my v70 went in for a service last month they commented that there was a slight noise from the clutch release bearing.
In the last couple of days I've noticed a noise when driving that sounds like a bearing whining all the time the car is moving. If I press the clutch in the noise stops but all the time it is released whether in neutral or in gear the noise is there. Some times it disappears and comes back again a bit later. If I press the clutch peddle a small amount, say half inch, the noise stops.

Is this likely to be the clutch bearing? If it is how easy and expensive to fix? The wife is due to give birth in 3 weeks and finished work today so would ideally not like to be paying out for new clutch and fly wheel etc. I've already got to change the rear discs pads and shoes in the next few weeks.

Car is a 06 reg D5 with 92k. My old D5 was on 193k when I sold it with the old clutch still going strong so I hope this one isn't on the way out already.

cheshired5 · Feb 20th, 2015, 00:31

Given your current circumstances, I would bleed the clutch and run fresh fluid through it because it's such an easy starting point and may well help.
Even investigating it properly for a diagnosis could cost a few quid so try the cheap fix first.
92k is early for any real clutch problems if it's been driven right.

Longhouse21 · Feb 20th, 2015, 08:51

The clutch release bearing is only engaged when the clutch pedal is depressed. With the clutch engaged and the car in gear, there should be no noise from the bearing (it's disengaged). Any noise under these circumstances would usually be from the gearbox or final drive. Noise that disappears when the clutch pedal is depressed used to mean that the gearbox layshaft bearings may be noisy - don't know how significant that is for the Volvo gearbox. Maybe check / change the gearbox lube?

hamster · Feb 20th, 2015, 21:09

It's didn't do it today!

I'll check gearbox and clutch fluids next week when I've got a few days off work.

GrahamBrown1 · Feb 20th, 2015, 21:38

I would be very surprised if you had a gearbox problem, these Volvo boxes are bomb proof unless it is leaking fluid and the noise is a result of wear. If you change the fluid make sure you use the Volvo stuff. The level plug is just behind the wheel, easy to see once off.

Feb 19th, 2015, 22:59	#1
hamster Junior Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 22:14 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Romsey	Clutch Noise?? Hi When my v70 went in for a service last month they commented that there was a slight noise from the clutch release bearing. In the last couple of days I've noticed a noise when driving that sounds like a bearing whining all the time the car is moving. If I press the clutch in the noise stops but all the time it is released whether in neutral or in gear the noise is there. Some times it disappears and comes back again a bit later. If I press the clutch peddle a small amount, say half inch, the noise stops. Is this likely to be the clutch bearing? If it is how easy and expensive to fix? The wife is due to give birth in 3 weeks and finished work today so would ideally not like to be paying out for new clutch and fly wheel etc. I've already got to change the rear discs pads and shoes in the next few weeks. Car is a 06 reg D5 with 92k. My old D5 was on 193k when I sold it with the old clutch still going strong so I hope this one isn't on the way out already. __________________ 2012 (61) V70 D3 2.0d SE Auto 98k (my car) 2005 (05) V50 2.0d Manual. (Her car)

Feb 20th, 2015, 00:31	#2
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	Given your current circumstances, I would bleed the clutch and run fresh fluid through it because it's such an easy starting point and may well help. Even investigating it properly for a diagnosis could cost a few quid so try the cheap fix first. 92k is early for any real clutch problems if it's been driven right. __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

Feb 20th, 2015, 08:51	#3
Longhouse21 Master Member Last Online: Today 12:12 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Warrington	The clutch release bearing is only engaged when the clutch pedal is depressed. With the clutch engaged and the car in gear, there should be no noise from the bearing (it's disengaged). Any noise under these circumstances would usually be from the gearbox or final drive. Noise that disappears when the clutch pedal is depressed used to mean that the gearbox layshaft bearings may be noisy - don't know how significant that is for the Volvo gearbox. Maybe check / change the gearbox lube? __________________ Current cars: 2003 V70 D5 SE (MY2004); 2012 CRV 2.0i V-TEC; Gone but not forgotten: 2001 Honda HRV; 1989 VW Polo C Mk2; 2000 Honda Civic VTi Aerodeck ; Cavalier SRi; Cavalier LX; 1971 Triumph Spitfire Mk3; 1963 Triumph Herald.

Feb 20th, 2015, 21:09	#4
hamster Junior Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 22:14 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Romsey	It's didn't do it today! I'll check gearbox and clutch fluids next week when I've got a few days off work. __________________ 2012 (61) V70 D3 2.0d SE Auto 98k (my car) 2005 (05) V50 2.0d Manual. (Her car)

Feb 20th, 2015, 21:38	#5
GrahamBrown1 VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:12 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: North Yorkshire	I would be very surprised if you had a gearbox problem, these Volvo boxes are bomb proof unless it is leaking fluid and the noise is a result of wear. If you change the fluid make sure you use the Volvo stuff. The level plug is just behind the wheel, easy to see once off. __________________ Previous -03 S40, 04 V70 D5, 04 V70 D5 Sport, 05 V50, 07 S60 D5, 09 V70 D5 R design, 12 XC60 DrivE, 15 V60 D3 Current- 05 XC90 D5 Exec, 12 XC70 D4 AWD Se Lux, 14 S80 D3 Se Lux

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