Clutch noise when depressed

[Bayglez93]

Hi all I have a 97 Series 1 D22 RWD, the other day I drove through a puddle probably a lot deeper than what I should've. But now whenever I push the clutch in it makes like a grinding sound. It's not major but it is an annoyance. Gear shifts are fine. I'm just wondering if anyone has any opinions on what it may be and potential fixes?

 

[bods]

Did you stop in the water or depress the clutch pedal any time while crossing it? I'd say you've probably washed the grease out of the thrust bearing...

 

[WayneD40]

Mine makes a similar noise when pressing the clutch in sometimes. It's not an every time thing. I have it pegged as the thrust bearing too, but it's not really worth fixing until I have to replace the clutch. 181000km and still going strong on the original!

 

[Bayglez93]

My clutch is only about 12m old so I was hoping it wasn't the clutch but going of what's been said if it's something simple like a bearing needing greasing. Any one here able to tell me whether it's a big job or not?

 

[tony d22]

Sounds like the thrust bearing or the input shaft bush
The thrust bearing is a sealed unit so it can't be serviced.

When your clutch got changed, did they replace the input shaft bush.
It is a small brass bush that fits over the end of the input shaft.
If it is worn it will make the grinding noise.
It only cost a couple of bucks to replace but it means the box has to come out.

 

[bods]

Either way it is a box out job... Doesn't mean they changed the thrust bearing when they did the clutch though, even if there was a new one supplied.... Depends how much it annoys you as to whether you think it is worth pulling the box again to fix it.....