? clutch problem

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   when sat at idle and i touch the clutch pedal, there is a loud noise from ? engine ?clutch (as you can tell i'm mechanically minded!?!?!?) and when you take your foot off the clutch the noise goes quiet again.
anyone help with this? do i need more visits to the garage?

thank in advance.

(BMW 93' 318iS)

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andystone Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member I yeovil - pit of the world! Joined: 27-August-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 137	Topic: ? clutch problem Posted: 11-April-2004 at 10:32
	when sat at idle and i touch the clutch pedal, there is a loud noise from ? engine ?clutch (as you can tell i'm mechanically minded!?!?!?) and when you take your foot off the clutch the noise goes quiet again. anyone help with this? do i need more visits to the garage? thank in advance. (BMW 93' 318iS)
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Stephen 325TDS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member I Joined: 12-March-2004 Location: Hillsborough, Northern Ireland Status: Offline Points: 103	Posted: 11-April-2004 at 12:56
	'sounds like a thrust bearing on the way out. Stephen

andystone Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member I yeovil - pit of the world! Joined: 27-August-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 137	Posted: 11-April-2004 at 14:28
	expensive? complex job?
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daddy cool Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Joined: 27-October-2003 Location: Sussex Status: Offline Points: 691	Posted: 11-April-2004 at 18:02
	thrust bearing is a little case that holds bearings which push against the clutch springs when you put your foot on the clutch (simplified). The bearings get dry and wear out which is why they make a noise . To replace it you have to seperate the gearbox from the engine and slide it off the splined shaft . its basicly the same as replacing a clutch !! tbh if its gna go to a garage to be done , you might aswell replace the clutch at the same time as the extra labour costs will be negligable the clutch assembly and thrust bearing on my 5 series cost me �200 supply.d and fitted next day (not genuine bmw parts) hth Edited by daddy cool
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