Gearbox Noise

[Caladon]

I have a 2005 Saab Diesel manual. It has done 165,000.
There is faint metallic noise when the car is in neutral, which doesn't always go when I depress the clutch. However, halfway between my foot off the pedal and pushing down fully, there is a terrible grinding metallic series of noises.
Also, when I am driving along and say I am going down hill and let off the accelerator, there is another noise.

Could this be the clutch going or the gear box?

Cheers,
Cal

[RATTER15]

Sounds more like the thrust bearing to me!

[Caladon]

Thanks, Ratter. Is that a new clutch job?

[mjwman]

Or the fingers on the pressure plate worn and maybe breaking up.
I think you should have the clutch seen to asap.

[RATTER15]

not necessarily but if its all stripped down the clutch just as well be changed if there is any sign of wear.

[Caladon]

What about the dual mass flywheel?

[tamborine]

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