Whistling/Humming noise when cold
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Chaps,

Ive been putting a few miles on the mini to make sure it runs reasonably well before i take it back to Emerald on Friday for a few tweaks to the map now ive altered a few sensor positions etc. I hadnt run the car since i blew the HG on my way back from its full mapping session at Emerald last October. Problem is that ive now noticed a whining sound coming from the clutch housing when itis idling and from cold. Once its warm its either not there at all or a lot less noticable. Also it disappears when i put the clutch in!

I fitted a new release bearing in the Wok when i refitted it last september and there hadnt been any problems untll i first restarted it.

Do you think its the release bearing or could it be the SC drops? Also do i need to delay its session on the rollers? I really want to get some damn use out of this engine now.

Cheers for any help

Edited by Andy500 on 15th Apr, 2009.

If it was the drops the noise would increase with engine temp as the oil thins. I would say release bearing as its been stood for a while, I had a similar problem, but it may not be in your case.
Shane

i would go for the release bearing andy
it may just be a tad over adjusted so its just touching the pressure plate when out of gear, have a look at the adjustment

Sounds like classic release bearing. New dont mean good just means its new!

Own the day

Thanks for the help fellas, i will check the adjustment tonight.

If it is the bearing Do you think it would be ok for a 400 mile round trip and a couple of hours on the rollers tomorrow?
Thanks
Andy

get it done, just dont change gear.

Do still have the Verto clutch?

Edited by Sprocket on 16th Apr, 2009.