New clutch because of squeaks

E92Vancouver · 08-31-2009, 07:11 PM

My car now has a new clutch. When you pressed and released the clutch, there was a loud squeaking noise. I was sure all that was needed was some grease. When I went to the dealer, they figured the noise was coming from the springs in the pressure plate or clutch disk and changed the whole assembly for me. My car only has 12,000 miles on it!!!

satakal · 09-01-2009, 08:56 AM

and the loud squeaking is gone?

E92Vancouver · 09-01-2009, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by satakal

and the loud squeaking is gone?

Yes, clutch system is not dead silent! Noise was noticeable before and could only be heard if the driver's side window was open.

FCP Euro · 09-01-2009, 03:59 PM

Nice, now you have a new clutch. Even if you did not need it, that is pretty nice.

E92Vancouver · 09-07-2009, 04:47 AM

The squeaky noise is back as loud as ever! Ughhh!!!!!!

E92Vancouver · 09-08-2009, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by turkish335

hey my clutch is doing the same thing - can you PM me the warranty sheet so I have some firepower when going to the dealer? Thanks

That info is posted at the top. Apparently, this is a common problem with the old 540, M cars and older 3 series. Dealer thinks it is the pressure plate.

E92Vancouver · 09-08-2009, 12:59 PM

At the dealer now. They seem to have fixed it. The plastic bushing on the end of the slave cylinder needed some high temperature grease.

I335 · 09-08-2009, 03:36 PM

I had a clutch squeak too and the dealer just lubed up the pedal spring I believe and it's been fine for months now...

E92Vancouver · 09-09-2009, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by I335

I had a clutch squeak too and the dealer just lubed up the pedal spring I believe and it's been fine for months now...

My noise came from within the transmission. Had nothing to do with the pedal spring.

bulldog_yyc · 09-16-2009, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by E92Vancouver

That info is posted at the top. Apparently, this is a common problem with the old 540, M cars and older 3 series. Dealer thinks it is the pressure plate.

thanks, was there a particular technical term they used to describe the problem?

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E92Vancouver First Lieutenant 33 Rep 319 Posts Drives: 2000 E46 & 2007 E92 328 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	New clutch because of squeaks My car now has a new clutch. When you pressed and released the clutch, there was a loud squeaking noise. I was sure all that was needed was some grease. When I went to the dealer, they figured the noise was coming from the springs in the pressure plate or clutch disk and changed the whole assembly for me. My car only has 12,000 miles on it!!! Attached Images
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E92Vancouver First Lieutenant 33 Rep 319 Posts Drives: 2000 E46 & 2007 E92 328 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	At the dealer now. They seem to have fixed it. The plastic bushing on the end of the slave cylinder needed some high temperature grease.
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I335 Brigadier General 123 Rep 4,249 Posts Drives: '08 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New England iTrader: (11)	I had a clutch squeak too and the dealer just lubed up the pedal spring I believe and it's been fine for months now...
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