S2 Stagea Manual - 'buzzing' Sound When In Neutral

[Tommy G]

Hey All. I have an almost 'buzzing' sound when in neutral and pressing/depressing the clutch in my '00 model Stagea RS-Four Type S. Everything still appears to work okay, but I thought I'd put the question up here incase this is a sign of something more serious. It seems to be worse when the car is cold, but it did it the other day randomly after a big drive on the Hume at 110km/h.

Would this most likely be the clutch, or transmission or a belt somewhere or...?

[rinmak]

If its when your clutch is out then its a worn input shaft bearing on the gearbox

If its when your clutch is in then its a worn throw out bearing (aka thrust bearing).

Both are cheap parts but both mean the gearbox has to come off. Just wait untll you have to replace your clutch to get them both done.

[Tommy G]

If its when your clutch is out then its a worn input shaft bearing on the gearbox

If its when your clutch is in then its a worn throw out bearing (aka thrust bearing).

Both are cheap parts but both mean the gearbox has to come off. Just wait untll you have to replace your clutch to get them both done.

Thanks Rinmak,

Phew - doesn't sound too serious by the sound of that.

T