Technical Clutch creaking / springy noise

[smithmr8]

Hi,
My punto's clutch has made a springy/creaky noise ever since I bought it. Only seems to happen during the hot parts of the year but it's very loud now and I'd like to get it fixed.
Is very audible outside of the car, let alone in.

When I press / release the clutch pedal it makes a creaky / springy noise. When pressing / releasing recently it feels like it's going down notches, if that makes sense.

Not sure what it could be. How much to fix it ECT.. But as I'm going to be using my car daily its going to annoy.

Cheers.

 

[smithmr8]

Ive WD40'd the spring by the pedal, which has lots of grease on it anyway, which had softened it. But it's still there, especially if you press it slowly. Where about does the clutch connect/join (whatever the term is) to the engine. Where else could it need greasing ?

 

[Brin]

it usually is the pedal srping mate...mine did it a lot i never greased it or owt it just went away on its own and never heard it since...lasted for about 4 months then just went lol

make sure theres nothing in the way of the springs ect...might to a dirty shaft on gearbox which the release bearing is sliding on but more likely the spring lol

 

[Brendan W]

The clutch is operated by a hydraulic slave cylinder on top of the gearbox. Get the bonnet open and have someone press the pedal while you look and listen in that area.The slave pushes an arm that releases the clutch. Action should be smooth and silent.Clutches have a history of springs failing and the pedal action becoming notchy and stiff at certain parts of the travel. If the noise is located to this general area you could be looking at a replacement clutch. Budget about £200+ depending on where you go.

 

[DaveMcT]

If the pedal feels lumpy or bouncy, most likely the pressure plate has failed (which is the usual way Punto clutches go). Sometimes they are noisy when pressure plate spring tines catch and rub.

 

[smithmr8]

It's still doing it, it might go away in the winter, as it only seems to do it in the hotter weather.

What would likely solve the issue ? Replacing the slave cylinder ? Replacing the clutch ?

 

[D4nny8oy]

9 times out of 10 it's just the end of the slave cylinder on top of the 'box is dry against the clutch lever arm. Undoing the two 13mm bolts for the slave, sticking some thick grease in the groove in the arm and refitting will usually do the trick.

 

[smithmr8]

Where abouts do you locate the slave cylinder ?

 

[D4nny8oy]

Where abouts do you locate the slave cylinder ?

9 times out of 10 it's just the end of the slave cylinder on top of the 'box is dry against the clutch lever arm. Undoing the two 13mm bolts for the slave, sticking some thick grease in the groove in the arm and refitting will usually do the trick.

Open the bonnet and you'll see it- partially covered by the battery tray. If you're still not sure, get someone to press the clutch pedal and see what moves.