I've been looking to buy a Ford Galaxy 1.9 Diesel for a while. Found one, right price, close to us. Best condition i've seen etc etc... 2004

But, when driving there is a noise from the clutch. Faint, but noticable with radio off.
Basically push the clutch in and theres a, like, hydraulic whine (best describes it). But stops as the clutch reaches floor, then it does it again as you bring the clutch up. Just while the clutch in 'travelling'. Sounds like a faint version of a hydraulic handbrake on the back of a laguna lol

Its a garage and said their mechanic would do anything that needs doing, Service MOT etc but i'm guessing their not going to go searching for a noise unless it breaks.

I'm thinking release bearing maybe?

Thanks

[Edited on 6/10/10 by Ben_Copeland]

What year is the galaxy?
Sounds like a clutch release bearing, if it as faint as you say, it is worth ignoring it, if you ever need a new clutch you can change it then

its a 2004... just worried because they have the Dual Mass Flywheel.

Its definately noticable, so not too faint.

[Edited on 6/10/10 by Ben_Copeland]

There was a recall on 2003 built Galaxy for a flywheel fault wasn't there? Worth checking if it comes under that.

According to VOSA site recalls for Galaxy's were before 2003 and after 2006.. so doesnt cover this one ?

DMF noises are usually rattley. Probably just dry release bearing and as long as it's not squeeling it's probably fine.

adrian

Don't those Galaxy's use the VW diesel engines. I am in the process of changing a Bora clutch and flywheel, all i can say is what a ba***rd. Expensive too.

I think they are bastards who ever makes them now!!!

its shares bits with the vwand seat but unsure whos engine it is

Release bearing or gearbox bearing ------ not a trivial job on these ---- Money Pit Walk away.

[Edited on 6/10/10 by britishtrident]