how can i tell if a clutch in the car is going

GrizzlyAdams_2

Hmm. Whilst driving at speed, say 20-30 mph, when I take my foot off the accelerator there is a whining noise, seems to be louder at higher speeds. I thought it was 'engine braking' at first but am now worried it may be the clutch. Any ideas? I drive a Celica.

Wig

Stop on a hill facing up hill, put gear into 2nd, go as if to move off, if you go comfortably your clutch is ok. If you don't go anywhere (maybe backwards ) or it is slow to pick up, your clutch is worn.

A very worn clutch shows itself in normal driving by ever increasing accelerator pedal (revs) but no increase in speed, so you have to change down a gear.

Crunching gears means you are possibly moving your gear stick before fully depressing the clutch pedal. If they still crunch and it happens when you change down into 1st, probably a worn gear, not working properly, only way to beat it is to stop the car everytime you want 1st gear....

Wig

GrizzlyAdams wrote: »

Hmm. Whilst driving at speed, say 20-30 mph, when I take my foot off the accelerator there is a whining noise, seems to be louder at higher speeds. I thought it was 'engine braking' at first but am now worried it may be the clutch. Any ideas? I drive a Celica.

Rear wheel drive? might be a differential whine. Start looking for a scrap yard replacement diff now, and change it when it gets louder.

GrizzlyAdams_2

Wig wrote: »

Rear wheel drive? might be a differential whine. Start looking for a scrap yard replacement diff now, and change it when it gets louder.

It's a 6th gen ('97) so front wheel drive.

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hewhoisnotintheknow wrote: »

i always find driving up kerbs from a stand still is a good test of the clutch!

Good for your tyres as well..:rolleyes:

SuziK_2

Just wanted to thank the OP for asking the question and to all the helpful replies as well.