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How is it that my worn throw-out bearing can plague me night and day with a pestering "WOOOOOOOR" sound at every stoplight start, and then magically quiet down the second the car rolls into the dealership? Anyone have any hints on how to re-create this problem for the dealer? Could it be dependant on temperature or road conditions? This worn bearing is my key to a free clutch install...rrrr.

davenew

maybe you should hold the clutch in to heat the throwout bearing up?

Mat Indukts Lambos

If you rev it up sarcastically, like it's your first time on a clutch, then engage, you'll work the throw out bearing much more.

You might be dealing with a bad pilot bearing as well. Try revving between shifts, and engaging a little quicker, to see if you get a little squeal right before full engagement. Also, it should make more noise when it's cold, as in the engine hasn't warmed up yet.