Some may recognize me from the ARGGGG! thread. I have another possible issue.
Today, I noticed additional noise from under my car, similar to the valve chatter at idle. If not paying attention, it sounds the same. I can get the noise to go away if I rev the engine above idle, or if I push the clutch in. I am guessing it is the throw out bearing on the clutch or the dual mass fly wheel. After driving the car for 20 min or so, I cannot induce the noise. If I let the car sit an hour or so, the noise is there when I restart the car.
Should I be worried about this? The car is still covered by the extended warranty, but I dread returning to my dealer. I will probably search for another dealer if I need to get this checked out and replaced.
Thanks again,
Vincent
Today, I noticed additional noise from under my car, similar to the valve chatter at idle. If not paying attention, it sounds the same. I can get the noise to go away if I rev the engine above idle, or if I push the clutch in. I am guessing it is the throw out bearing on the clutch or the dual mass fly wheel. After driving the car for 20 min or so, I cannot induce the noise. If I let the car sit an hour or so, the noise is there when I restart the car.
Should I be worried about this? The car is still covered by the extended warranty, but I dread returning to my dealer. I will probably search for another dealer if I need to get this checked out and replaced.
Thanks again,
Vincent
