weird sound cumming from clutch

[mrcnugget]

hey guys, after getting my rcolt (demo) i hav started getting this weird sound out of my clutch when under load taking off in first gear, im stuggling to think of a way to describe the sound but its loud and sorta vibrates a bit, like dragging a schol table across a floor or tiles....lol, when i took it to mitsu it didnt do it and said basically to drive it anf that its under warranty so if it goes bang they will fix it, im still a littole worried what it is, my dad seems to think thrust bearring??...

[fauxpas]

Even though there's lotsa noise from our clutch, I've never heard of any shudder... Never fear, let it settle in a bit... Warranty is always there if it goes to lunch...

If you intend on installing warranty voiding mods, wait till this clutch issue resolves itself first...

[Macca]

go do a hill start (and search) and as you go thru the friction point it grinds, you have the common problem of a snapped spring on the clutch diaphram, tell them (mitsubishi) to search the colts warranty claims for the clutch.

If it make the noise when the car is off, it would be a noisy thrust bearing, and they are an expendable item, cant claim for that noise.

[MILO]

Hey there mrcnugget..

Don't be too alarmed, its a common noise on a lot of Rcolts. I think you will find most of them have had the noise go away.

Do a search, and you should find some answers. :D

[fauxpas]

lolz macca, type slower dood! :eek:

[banana]

mate i met Ryan this morning and i have that sound aswell, it sounds like draggin sumthing on the wooden floor. happens at 1st gear when u release and give gas at the same time, i hear that noise alot.

im plannin to take it the MIts dealers.

[Corosith]

Is it happening on a normal takeoff under load, or when you really plant it and get copious wheelspin? If so, you might be getting some front axle hop rather than issues with the clutch. I sometimes get this when the traction control can't quite get the power to the ground, especially on rough roads. I also had the same problem on my Suzuki Gti, and it was fixed by installing stiffer Suzuki Sport engine mounts. Just a thought!:)

[banana]

Is it happening on a normal takeoff under load, or when you really plant it and get copious wheelspin? If so, you might be getting some front axle hop rather than issues with the clutch. I sometimes get this when the traction control can't quite get the power to the ground, especially on rough roads. I also had the same problem on my Suzuki Gti, and it was fixed by installing stiffer Suzuki Sport engine mounts. Just a thought!:)


it happens only at takeoff. if doesnt always occur, mostly going on up hills.

hope its nothing BIG lol >,<;

[edge]

yea i had the same problem as you, when ever i take off, and i release the clutch it create a "crunk" noice from the clutch..= ="...but already get use to it..:o

[Macca]

yea i had the same problem as you, when ever i take off, and i release the clutch it create a "crunk" noice from the clutch..= ="...but already get use to it..:o

Yeh thats just a charicteristic of the clutch.

My noise was very definate, and you could constantly make the noise by holding the clutch at a point on a hill but keeping the car still and riding the clutch.

I know the sounds and how to make it, hard to discribe and i live in wollongong so i cant just come and show someone. LOL

Oh and fux yeh your right LOL

[banana]

Yeh thats just a charicteristic of the clutch.

My noise was very definate, and you could constantly make the noise by holding the clutch at a point on a hill but keeping the car still and riding the clutch.

i can do it aswell lol, so its normal right?

[mrcnugget]

spot on banana but it still shouldnt do this, it isnt a "normal " noise from far and it aint axle hope lol haha i kno the difference between the 2, its on a normal slow takeoff when its doing it... sounds shit . its weird enuff to get people look at the car goin wtf??,..

[banana]

spot on banana but it still shouldnt do this, it isnt a "normal " noise from far and it aint axle hope lol haha i kno the difference between the 2, its on a normal slow takeoff when its doing it... sounds shit . its weird enuff to get people look at the car goin wtf??,..

yeah its doesnt sound awesome at all lol, maybe we have to release the clutch more earlier and give it more gas so we dont hear it at all lol:)

[mrcnugget]

lol yeah and smoooke it tapin the rev limiter all the way up the road, then all u hear is maaaaa na na na na na na

[lovecolt]

What i hear on banana's car, is definitely not normal. Remember we hear it pretty loud when we are in the Shell station, justin?? That's not uphill.

[Macca]

i can do it aswell lol, so its normal right?

The noise where that you can make by holding the car on the friction point on a hill, its like a loud distinct grinding noise, it will make the interior rattle.

IS NOT NORMAL!

Signs of a snapped spring on the clutch, causing it to engage dis engage on an angle and damage the flywheel

My advice, take it to your dealer tell them you are having the issue, tell them to get on the computer and have a look at the warranty clames on the colts clutch, then also take a mechanic for a drive and show him the issue. demand that you take him for a drive, they you know you can show them the right noise you are talking about.

Thats what i did.

[fuse01]

just bring in the car and let the dealer deal with it. I got my entire clutch changed. This is a thread with some pics.

[banana]

work mate told me its a problem with all dual mass flywheel.. is ours a dual mass flywheel???

[Julz]

i got the same problem, getting worse. I mentioned it to the guys at my last service but they claimed they couldnt find a problem. Will definitely get them to acknowledge the problem on my next service (15k)

[mrcnugget]

umm the thrust bearing was replaced but it didnt solve the problem so they decided to replace the hole clutch instead.

[27AME]

Only just saw this thread now, have had this problem since day dot.

I will get them to fix it under warranty at my next service.