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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

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.

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

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

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.

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