Vauxhall Astra knocking when clutch pressed

Car: Vauxhall Astra
Variant: 1.9 SRI CDTI 150 (xp)
Model Year: 2007

Categories: Steering, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels & Tyres

Hi there,
I have a 2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.9 SRI CDTi and is on 35k miles.
Recently i have noticed a knocking noise coming from what seems to be the gearbox/clutch. This knocking noise only occurs when i press the clutch pedal when sitting at idle. Once the clutch is released the noise stops. The noise sounds like a metal on metal kncking and grinding and over the last few days seems to be getting worse. Any ideas on diagnosis or cost involved with sorting it?

Thanks
Copey

Posted: Jun 26, 2011 (13 years ago)

Copey7

Points: 2

Sounds like the thrust bearing on the clutch that is on the way out.

Posted Jun 26, 2011 (13 years ago)

Witty

Points: 750

I have been told that the DMF (Dual Mass Flywheel) fails regularly on this model. If that is the case, should i get the clutch changed aswell? What about the gearbox?

Posted Jun 26, 2011 (13 years ago)

Copey7

Points: 2

Best to get it checked over then 1st.

Posted Jun 26, 2011 (13 years ago)

Witty

Points: 750

DMF is very common cause of knocking / rattle . Replace clutch kit with concentric slave cylinder at same time .

Posted Jun 26, 2011 (13 years ago)

whittingehame

Points: 38,802

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