2002 bmw 330i Manual 5 speed clutch probelm or internal trans?

mightbaal · 11-24-2009, 12:54 PM

Hi. I have been having a problem with my bmw 330i manual 5 speed with 133k miles. Ok here is the problem.... when the clutch is out in neutral it makes a chattering grinding noise. When you just barely press on the clutch the noise is reduced. When the clutch is completely disengaged the noise is gone. Any help would be great thanks. I was thinking input shaft bearing I hope not tho. I cant hear the noise when driving just when in neutral. Not saying the noise is not there just cant hear it.... The clutch was replaced at 94k with the flywheel being resurfaced... Ya I know not recomended...

TotumDependeate · 11-24-2009, 01:03 PM

throw out bearing

raptorman5174 · 11-24-2009, 01:04 PM

If you didnt you should have had the pilot bearing replaced while the trans was out, as well as any bushing or seals that you can get to, also while the trans was out.
I'm thinking what you hear is a gear rattle, try chaning the trans fluid with some high quality synthetic if you haven't allready that might help a bit

mightbaal · 11-24-2009, 03:29 PM

Ok I took it to the dealership (not a bmw one a GM one) and they said the noise is comming from the throw-out bearing. Quoted me at 1330+ tax to fix it but once my heated garage is finished I'm going to fix it at home. I hope I can get away with it for a month or two. The thing is you cant hear it when the clutch is disengaged but it does shake a small bit. Now where can I get a good clutch kit and pilot bearing and a good DIY?

Thanks

mightbaal · 11-24-2009, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by totumdependeate

throw out bearing

n1

Reekinghavoc702 · 11-24-2009, 11:32 PM

do you know what stage the clutch is???

i have a stage II and my friend(BMW MASTER MECH) told me it will do that with stage II and higher...

mightbaal · 11-25-2009, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reekinghavoc702

do you know what stage the clutch is???

i have a stage II and my friend(BMW MASTER MECH) told me it will do that with stage II and higher...

Its stock I think. Put a OEM one in.

MysticBlau330Ci · 11-25-2009, 10:20 AM

How long have you personally been driving the car? Did you notice any noise before? There are numerous threads on clutch chatter/dual mass flywheel chatter etc on manual transmission cars. Before spending any money read up some more. My car has a slight chatter, almost a very slight diesel sound when at idle and clutch not pressed. Once pressed noise goes away. My chatter/clatter is louder when car is shut off and clutch not pressed. It has done this since BRAND NEW and appears to be normal on most manual BMW trannies. I shut off car with clutch pressed.

mightbaal · 11-25-2009, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MysticBlau330Ci

How long have you personally been driving the car? Did you notice any noise before? There are numerous threads on clutch chatter/dual mass flywheel chatter etc on manual transmission cars. Before spending any money read up some more. My car has a slight chatter, almost a very slight diesel sound when at idle and clutch not pressed. Once pressed noise goes away. My chatter/clatter is louder when car is shut off and clutch not pressed. It has done this since BRAND NEW and appears to be normal on most manual BMW trannies. I shut off car with clutch pressed.

I never have heard this noise before but ya its like a diesel noise sorta but kinda loud! It sounds like my cars gona fall apart tho. I need to get this fixed!

11-24-2009, 12:54 PM	#1
mightbaal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 29 My Ride: 2002 BMW 330i manual View My Garage	2002 bmw 330i Manual 5 speed clutch probelm or internal trans? Hi. I have been having a problem with my bmw 330i manual 5 speed with 133k miles. Ok here is the problem.... when the clutch is out in neutral it makes a chattering grinding noise. When you just barely press on the clutch the noise is reduced. When the clutch is completely disengaged the noise is gone. Any help would be great thanks. I was thinking input shaft bearing I hope not tho. I cant hear the noise when driving just when in neutral. Not saying the noise is not there just cant hear it.... The clutch was replaced at 94k with the flywheel being resurfaced... Ya I know not recomended... __________________ 2002 BMW 330I MANUAL 5 SPEED PREMIUM PACKAGE SPORT PACKAGE M3 RIM PACKAGE COLD WEATHER PACKAGE HID PROJECTOR HEADLIGHTS MOONROOF

11-24-2009, 01:03 PM	#2
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11-24-2009, 01:04 PM	#3
raptorman5174 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central New Jersey Posts: 368 My Ride: 2000 323Ci View My Garage	If you didnt you should have had the pilot bearing replaced while the trans was out, as well as any bushing or seals that you can get to, also while the trans was out. I'm thinking what you hear is a gear rattle, try chaning the trans fluid with some high quality synthetic if you haven't allready that might help a bit __________________ DIY Clutch Stop UUC stage one clutch kit and LTW Flywheel SS Clutch Line AFE CAI VOXX 18" UUC Underdrive Pulley Kit Sachs Sport Suspension Installed and loving it!

11-24-2009, 03:29 PM	#4
mightbaal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 29 My Ride: 2002 BMW 330i manual View My Garage	Ok I took it to the dealership (not a bmw one a GM one) and they said the noise is comming from the throw-out bearing. Quoted me at 1330+ tax to fix it but once my heated garage is finished I'm going to fix it at home. I hope I can get away with it for a month or two. The thing is you cant hear it when the clutch is disengaged but it does shake a small bit. Now where can I get a good clutch kit and pilot bearing and a good DIY? Thanks __________________ 2002 BMW 330I MANUAL 5 SPEED PREMIUM PACKAGE SPORT PACKAGE M3 RIM PACKAGE COLD WEATHER PACKAGE HID PROJECTOR HEADLIGHTS MOONROOF

11-25-2009, 10:20 AM	#8
MysticBlau330Ci Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: 170 to NOVAE Posts: 1,476 My Ride: 330Ci '04 View My Garage	How long have you personally been driving the car? Did you notice any noise before? There are numerous threads on clutch chatter/dual mass flywheel chatter etc on manual transmission cars. Before spending any money read up some more. My car has a slight chatter, almost a very slight diesel sound when at idle and clutch not pressed. Once pressed noise goes away. My chatter/clatter is louder when car is shut off and clutch not pressed. It has done this since BRAND NEW and appears to be normal on most manual BMW trannies. I shut off car with clutch pressed. __________________

11-24-2009, 11:32 PM	#6
Reekinghavoc702 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lasvegas,NV Posts: 42 My Ride: 325i View My Garage	do you know what stage the clutch is??? i have a stage II and my friend(BMW MASTER MECH) told me it will do that with stage II and higher...

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