V50 G/box : - Clutch issues??

DavieC · Jan 9th, 2017, 21:29

Since the start of the colder weather I have noticed that my 2007 V50 T5 has started making a slight whining like noise when the engine is started from cold.

This noise lasts or seems to until the car has warmed. If I press the clutch pedal in the noise stops. The noise increases as the revs of the engine increase.

There has been no change in the clutch. I have not noticed any slippage or change in the bite point.

Would I be right in thinking it may be related to the release bearing?

If so how quickly should I be thinking about getting this looked at? Obviously I'm aware that I'd be as well doing he clutch if and when the time comes but am thinking about going down the Focus RS clutch route.

domhart10 · Jan 10th, 2017, 11:57

.... I noticed this on my S40 T5 a while ago and same as you, when pressing clutch the noise disappeared. I didnt think much of it and the noise has just disappeared for me. Hopefully wont come back but same as you I was looking at the RS Clutch but have been told the S60R clutch is the better option?

DavieC · Jan 10th, 2017, 12:26

Cheers. I'll keep an eye on it fingers crossed the noise on mine goes away too.

DavieC · Mar 23rd, 2017, 20:44

An update.

I have noticed that there was a slight wetness or very fine leak around the joint between the gearbox and engine block. There was no dripping and all the fluids (brake fluid) appear good.

However today, I went to start the car and on doing so the clutch pedal stuck halfway. It remained like this until I pulled it back to it's normally position. The clutch now feels very light compared to what it did.

The other thing I have noticed is that the car has been suffering a joltiness coming on and off the throttle, coupled with a clunk taking the drive back up, which has gone today.

It's booked in to be looked at next week. Are these symptoms of a slave cylinder fault? Could the clonk be related to an issue with the DMF??

FunkyMelon · Jan 31st, 2018, 10:17

Sorry to bump this thread but did you ever figure out the cause of this?

Mine has been doing this for a while now when cold, whines/chirps away on and off intermittently, noise will increase with revs and even happens slightly when initially pulling off but will disappear as soon as it's warm.

Originally thought it was oil housing diaphragm or exhaust manifold bolts that might be loose but it's not those.

Nothing on the clutch or the biting point has changed at all.

I'm thinking throw/release bearing or maybe input shaft to gearbox but they usually fail with a noise when the clutch is depressed and quiet at idle, not the opposite of what I'm having.

FunkyMelon · Feb 2nd, 2018, 09:14

Anybody any ideas? My local Volvo are useless, I wouldn't trust them topping up screen wash!

I'm tempted to just give it to Tim Williams to replace the whole lot with an S60R upgrade but the fact nothing else clutch wise has changed other than this noise I'm a bit reluctant...

Jan 9th, 2017, 21:29	#1
DavieC Member Last Online: Jan 11th, 2023 12:55 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Forres	Clutch issues?? Since the start of the colder weather I have noticed that my 2007 V50 T5 has started making a slight whining like noise when the engine is started from cold. This noise lasts or seems to until the car has warmed. If I press the clutch pedal in the noise stops. The noise increases as the revs of the engine increase. There has been no change in the clutch. I have not noticed any slippage or change in the bite point. Would I be right in thinking it may be related to the release bearing? If so how quickly should I be thinking about getting this looked at? Obviously I'm aware that I'd be as well doing he clutch if and when the time comes but am thinking about going down the Focus RS clutch route.

Jan 10th, 2017, 11:57	#2
domhart10 Volvo S40 Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 14:42 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Chichester	.... I noticed this on my S40 T5 a while ago and same as you, when pressing clutch the noise disappeared. I didnt think much of it and the noise has just disappeared for me. Hopefully wont come back but same as you I was looking at the RS Clutch but have been told the S60R clutch is the better option? __________________ ----------------------------------------- Current: 2009 Volvo S40 T5 Progress Thread: https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=271945 Previous Volvo: 2008 S40 SE Lux R Design 2.0D

Jan 10th, 2017, 12:26	#3
DavieC Member Last Online: Jan 11th, 2023 12:55 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Forres	Cheers. I'll keep an eye on it fingers crossed the noise on mine goes away too.

Mar 23rd, 2017, 20:44	#4
DavieC Member Last Online: Jan 11th, 2023 12:55 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Forres	An update. I have noticed that there was a slight wetness or very fine leak around the joint between the gearbox and engine block. There was no dripping and all the fluids (brake fluid) appear good. However today, I went to start the car and on doing so the clutch pedal stuck halfway. It remained like this until I pulled it back to it's normally position. The clutch now feels very light compared to what it did. The other thing I have noticed is that the car has been suffering a joltiness coming on and off the throttle, coupled with a clunk taking the drive back up, which has gone today. It's booked in to be looked at next week. Are these symptoms of a slave cylinder fault? Could the clonk be related to an issue with the DMF??

Jan 31st, 2018, 10:17	#5
FunkyMelon Master Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2024 16:24 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: South	Sorry to bump this thread but did you ever figure out the cause of this? Mine has been doing this for a while now when cold, whines/chirps away on and off intermittently, noise will increase with revs and even happens slightly when initially pulling off but will disappear as soon as it's warm. Originally thought it was oil housing diaphragm or exhaust manifold bolts that might be loose but it's not those. Nothing on the clutch or the biting point has changed at all. I'm thinking throw/release bearing or maybe input shaft to gearbox but they usually fail with a noise when the clutch is depressed and quiet at idle, not the opposite of what I'm having.

Feb 2nd, 2018, 09:14	#6
FunkyMelon Master Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2024 16:24 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: South	Anybody any ideas? My local Volvo are useless, I wouldn't trust them topping up screen wash! I'm tempted to just give it to Tim Williams to replace the whole lot with an S60R upgrade but the fact nothing else clutch wise has changed other than this noise I'm a bit reluctant...

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