Clutch Squeaking Noise?

[HaloArchive]

So, it has been kind of sunny in the PNW (surprise) and, my windows were rolled down and I was admiring the beautiful hum of the ZHP Inline 6.

Then I pressed in the clutch and noticed an audible squeaking outside of the car. I have NO clue what it could be. Ideas anyone?

-Shelton

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Lightweight flywheel squealing?

[mimalmo]

throwout bearing

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Throwout bearing? Haha.

[HaloArchive]

No, I just read the other clutch noise thread and it reminded me of what I heard today. I know our cars have some flywheel chatter.

No, this noise is literally a squeek like 'eeeeeek' when I press the pedal in and when I un-depress (release?) the pedal. It happens both with car on and car off.

[spencers]

It's the clutch arm pivot point. It's a tiny little nib of plastic(I think) that wears down over time. By tiny, I mean it's a $1 part (or less)!

My car does it too. I'm waiting on the clutch to burn out so I can have an excuse to get rid of the god awful noise. It can only be replaced by taking off the bellhousing.

Number 6 in the diagram
http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BN33&mospid=47710&btnr=21_0093& hg=21&fg=05

[pyreguy]

Mine does this as well. Thanks for the info!


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[HaloArchive]

It's the clutch arm pivot point. It's a tiny little nib of plastic(I think) that wears down over time. By tiny, I mean it's a $1 part (or less)!

My car does it too. I'm waiting on the clutch to burn out so I can have an excuse to get rid of the god awful noise. It can only be replaced by taking off the bellhousing.

Number 6 in the diagram
http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...93&hg=21&fg=05

Thnkyouthankyouthankyou.

How much of a pain is it to replace that part?

Any DIY's around? I say 2 hours of work would be worth getting rid of the annoyance.

Thanks
Shelton

[spencers]

As said, you have to remove the bell housing. Look for any clutch DIY on how to do it.
It's a pain in the butt to remove. Might as well change the clutch, pressure plate, and throwout bearing while you're at it! Because you won't want to drop the transmission again

[HaloArchive]

Yeah, I just did a search. I may as well do a UUC flywheel and stage 2 clutch. Then again, for that price, I may as well get into an M3. Or, save a bit more and get a used M5.