19 TGD - noisey gearbox?

rob-81 · Post by **rob-81** » Mon Aug 24, 2009 8:35 am

Hello,
My 160k, 1991, 19tgd makes significantly more noise when idling with the clutch engaged. I don't recall this trait on other BX diesels I've had- is this something I need to worry about?! The g'box/clutch operate easily and the car has a full service history with a gearbox oil change around 40k ago.
Thanks in advance!
Rob

Way2go · Post by **Way2go** » Mon Aug 24, 2009 2:34 pm

Thrust bearing?

Try just depressing the pedal just to take up the slack (not disengaging the clutch) and listen to the noise at this point which should tell you.

rob-81 · Post by **rob-81** » Tue Aug 25, 2009 7:24 am

Thanks for that. The noise does come/go as the pedal passes through the biting point. I had a thrust bearing go on an another Bx. Gears got progressively harder to engage (especially when the car was hot). I guess I have all that to look forward to again!
Rob