Question:
Hi Kevin:
It is interesting stumbling on this site.
My 1992 Honda Ballade makes a noise in idle running. Pressing the clutch stops the noise. What part of the clutch could this noise be coming from? What could be the cause from your own view?
-Tunji
Answer:
Either the pilot bearing or the throwout bearing. Generally the throwout bearing will make noise when you push the clutch in, but I have heard them make noise when the clutch is out. Sometimes it is just the linkage vibrating too. There are usually some rubber isolators which keep vibration from traveling to the clutch pedal, and if they are worn you can get some noise. Either way, it does not seem too serious. If the noise gets worse, I would have it checked.
Kevin
