850 2.5 clutch noise

TurnipSpeed · Jan 4th, 2013, 14:32

Hi , my recently- acquired 850 2.5 20v makes a loud creaking or groaning noise when moving off in first gear .
Clutch works ok but this noise makes it difficult to move off smoothly , as trying to coordinate clutch/engine revs carefully makes the noise worse( what I mean is it's best to make the gear change as quick as possible , with plenty revs and no finesse!).
Just wonder if , after 196000 miles the clutch or operating mechanism is on it's last legs.
Thanks for any advice, Paul.

volvobaggen · Jan 4th, 2013, 14:46

I have a similar noise when the clutch engages on first gear after startup in cold weather and the car has been standing around for a few days.

I have also heard about others with a high milage clutch having the same noise. Probably just a worn clutch plate, but it seems to have lots of life left.

Luxobarge · Jan 4th, 2013, 15:01

DMF on the way out?

slipkid · Jan 4th, 2013, 15:37

Mine does the same. Apparently it's the clutch release bearing or something like that.

Jan 4th, 2013, 14:32	#1
TurnipSpeed TurnipSpeed Last Online: Jul 7th, 2023 15:53 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Peterlee	850 2.5 clutch noise Hi , my recently- acquired 850 2.5 20v makes a loud creaking or groaning noise when moving off in first gear . Clutch works ok but this noise makes it difficult to move off smoothly , as trying to coordinate clutch/engine revs carefully makes the noise worse( what I mean is it's best to make the gear change as quick as possible , with plenty revs and no finesse!). Just wonder if , after 196000 miles the clutch or operating mechanism is on it's last legs. Thanks for any advice, Paul.

Jan 4th, 2013, 15:01	#3
Luxobarge Premier Member Last Online: Today 08:56 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Horne (Nr. Horley)	DMF on the way out? __________________ Some people are like Slinkies, they serve no useful purpose but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them downstairs.

Jan 4th, 2013, 14:46	#2
volvobaggen Member Last Online: Jan 18th, 2015 21:13 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Haugesund	I have a similar noise when the clutch engages on first gear after startup in cold weather and the car has been standing around for a few days. I have also heard about others with a high milage clutch having the same noise. Probably just a worn clutch plate, but it seems to have lots of life left.

Jan 4th, 2013, 15:37	#4
slipkid T5 GRRRR Last Online: Aug 14th, 2019 07:57 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canterbury	Mine does the same. Apparently it's the clutch release bearing or something like that.

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