Dodgy Squeek - Could Be Clutch?

[crazyman50000]

Turn the engine over and it seems ok

Little squeek though as in (squeek-squeek-squeek-squeek-squeek) coming from somewhere

Put the clutch in and it goes - even in neutral

Any ideas?

1.3 51 reg, 58,000 miles

[minidoughty]

It's the clutch release bearing. As the whole clutch needs to come out to get to it, toyota recommend replacing the whole clutch. mines been like that for about 2 years. either replace it, or just stick with it till it gets unbearable.

[crazyman50000]

Took it in, they say there's no problem even though there is. Ill just let it get worse then get it fixed. They also mentioned extended warranty though :\

[Sammy Hallett]

Mine has been doing this for a couple of months.

I read in a previous post that you should just bear with it until your clutch is ready to be replaced.

Mine has been running fine so I wouldnt worry about it too much :)

[crazyman50000]

Extended warranty is confirmed - didn't have to pay anything (for the warranty, they want £300 for a new clutch though!)

Toyota now agree with me - after an MOT that the release baring does indeed need lubricating.

Currently looking into getting a Helix clutch

[crazyman50000]

Time for an update.

My mate that works for VW (transferring to Audi) has offered to fit me a new clutch for £50

Helix clutches don't exist ATM for the 1.3 engine - only the TS

Alls I have to do is pop down to Toyota and buy one :D

[crazyman50000]

Got the clutch now, to be fitted in ~2 weeks

£173.94 off Toyota, then £30 rebate when I take my old one back in.

[ferrariboyuk]

Got the clutch now, to be fitted in ~2 weeks

£173.94 off Toyota, then £30 rebate when I take my old one back in.

Is this £173 off toyota for the clutch itself or to fit it?? My release bearing has started to squeak after just 23k miles, on my 3 and a half year old TS. Toyota want 385 just to remove the gearbox. Very annoyed as the squeak irritates the pants off me. And cant justify paying that much on such a small part. :(