Chris A 
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yeh just had clutch changed , if clutch is puched down no noise but if the clutch is up theres a whinning noise aint got a clue what it is a mate thought it was clutch release bearing but it isnt , any idea's ?? he reacons it could be gear box     
 
 
  
 
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MarkM 
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souns like the release bearing to me...mate had the same on his punto...
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Chris A 
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went back to the garage there pretty good but the said there was nothin wrong with the release bearing if there was they would replace it     
 
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if its doing it when the clutch is dis-engaged (i.e. lift up) then it aint the release bearing, the release bearing will only whine when u engage (i.e. push down) the clutch
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Chris A 
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yeh thats what they said to me, christ no's what it is must of been something they done cos it wasnt doin it b4 it got changed
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Chris A 
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ttt 
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3CorsaMeal 
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i got a dodgy release bearing and it only makes it when u push clutch down, fi real man!
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widget 
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any good garage wouldnt change a clutch without putting in a full kit including the thrust bearing 
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Gambit 
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can u not read, it aint the release bearing 
 
Chris, did the garage not say what the whinin was? 
 
does it happen in all gears & does the whine increase when u increase the rpm's?
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MarkM 
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I would take it back and ask them to look at it properly as it wasnt doing it when u gave it to them...
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Chris A 
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yeh gambit mate increases when increase the rpm's doin my head in now think its gear box , gonna take it back tomorrow im so screwing
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corb 
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how much they charge to do it? what year is your corsa, cos on mine the gearbox has gotta come out to change the clutch, not cheap  
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Mikorsa16v 
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what about when its in neutral?
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Chris A 
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yeh even in neutral, its a 99 corsa 1.4 16v sport cost me £312   
 
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DaveC 
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your right, its not the release bearing.... its the 'main shaft' bearing, an integral part of the gearbox, either live with it or get a recon box. 
 
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Chris A 
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how do u no dave did it happen to u ? 
 
 
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DaveC 
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yeah, i had an astra with the same noise, thought it was the release bearing at first, changed that and the noise was still there... got fed up and took it to a gearbox place who straight away said it was the main shaft bearing, had the box overhauled and prob solved! 
 
sounds like you have the same problem
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Chris A 
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balls how much it cost u fella 
 
gonna go rant and rave at the place tomorrow fell p1ssed  off
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DaveC 
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tbh i don't remember exactly now, was a good few years back.... you can pick up second hand boxes for a couple of hundred quid now tho... i'd take it back first though before you go any further 
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Chris A 
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i will mate cheers 4 ur help
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Not mainshaft bearing as the mainshaft wouldnt be turning when sat in neutral would be input shaft bearings. 
 
If it wasnt doing it before make sure they but ep80/90 in it not ATF. 
 
Also was it recon or new clutch? 
 
Does it make a difference if you release the clutch really slowly/gently? 
 
Gambit a release bearing can make a rattling noise with the clutch up although its rare. 
 
Ainsley
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i happen to have a 1.4 sport gearbox for sale with 60k on if u want it for £50  
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