creaking clutch

[mgbloke]

Fitted a new clutch about 5000 miles ago and its now started making a creaking noise when i press the pedal. I have recently replaced the slave cylinder 1000 miles ago.
Any ideas what is making the noise and should I be worried?
Cant hear it when engine is running and the clutch operation is OK.
It is the self centering type from RPI.

When I eventually have to rip the engine out I think Ill go for a 10.5" heavy duty job with ally flywheel.

Cheers

Mark

[topcatcustom]

Doesn't a large heavy duty clutch kind of defeat the object of having an ally flywheel?! Go with a 7 1/4" twin plate clutch, then the weight is much closer to the inside of the flywheel- which is what makes the biggest difference.

[mgbloke]

That sounds like a good plan.
Where would I get such a flywheel/twin clutch from?
The only one I have seen is on V8tuners site which will only take the 10.5" HD clutch.

Cheers

Mark

[kiwicar]

Multiplate 7 1/4" clutches are made by Tilton amongst others (AP for instance) do an ebay search under Tilton clutch.
I would drive something with one fitted before you decide to spend the money fitting one. They have a different action to a single plate, and are a bit "dead" comparison (more like a motorbike clutch), You need to be sure you can live with one first especially if you combine it with an ally flywheel and drive in town alot

Best regards
Mike

[CastleMGBV8]

Mark,

I have had that noise from a pedal return spring!

If you have not experienced clutch slip with the clutch your running I would query using a heavier duty unit. Whilst the clutch is out check the release bearing as a source of noise.

Kevin.

[mgbloke]

Thanks guys.
Just done a trackday and the clutch is working OK.
The creaking noise seems to go away when engine is cold.
No return spring fitted so it cant be that.

I think it is the slave cylinder, planning to get a replacement.

Cheers

Mark