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new car noise - any theories?

Okay..... Golf CL 1.8 Mk 3 1994, petrol.

I've recently noticed a noise that didn't used to be there.

I start up from cold, and usually in between changing from 1st to 2nd there's something between a squeak and a rattle.

Beware, non-technical description of sound coming up:

Kind of like gently rocking a squeaky bed with a box of plastic hoover components on the bed springs.

I can induce the noise by gently varying the throttle up and down.

I don't notice the sound when the engine is warm.

Any thoughts?

All the best, Angus Manwaring. (for e-mail remove ANTISPEM)

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noisy clutch centre plate coupling (usually you can induce this at pull away too).

Loose or cracked exhaust part

loose engine mount

mrcheerful

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mrcheerful

I'd go for the clutch rattly bit, probably release bearing. Could fail tomorrow or happily go on for years. DaveK.

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davek

On 20-Feb-06 09:23:30, davek said

Thanks guys. If it was the centre plate coupling(?!) I imagine its not something the likes of me can erm..... tighten up or generally secure, is it?

Thanks again for your trouble.

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No, live with it. Release bearings used to be a carbon block held in a steel cup, but over they years all manufacturers followed the Ford pattern, a ball bearing cage. The lubricant in the 'sealed for life' bearing dries out, the balls and track wear and it rattles. Change it when the clutch is replaced. DaveK.

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On 21-Feb-06 11:11:32, davek said

Okay thanks for the info Dave.

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Do you have a squeeky bed and a hoover in the back of the car?

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