Clutch squeak driving me insane

themasonryan · 06-01-2017, 01:04 PM

So my 135i recently got a new clutch and flywheel, spec stage 2+. Now after putting about 1200 miles on the clutch I'm getting a squeak almost every time I engage the clutch in 1st gear. It's a real quick squeak, sometimes it squeaks twice on engagement, but never does it squeak going into other gears, only first. I'm pretty sure I need new trans mounts but I'm not sure if that could be the issue. Any help would be greatly appreciated

Blown95ImpalaSS · 06-04-2017, 12:01 AM

can you get a quick video for us? i'm troubleshooting something similar

themasonryan · 06-12-2017, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Blown95ImpalaSS

can you get a quick video for us? i'm troubleshooting something similar

here's the link to the video

any help would be much appreciated

Blown95ImpalaSS · 06-12-2017, 11:50 PM

dude, this is exactly the sound i'm experiencing, I have the same clutch and flywheel setup, spec stage 2+ and steel SMFW, installed by BMW specialty shop (along with 034 mounts and e46 M3 trans mounts) in LA that has done dozens of clutches on n5x cars. showed up about 1500 miles after install too.

i'll share with them and see what they say - we'll solve this

Ric in RVA · 06-13-2017, 07:24 AM

It only chatters in first since that is the only time you are mating surfaces with massively different speeds. One stationary and one at 1500 or so.

When up shifting or down shifting you are likely rev matching and there is no speed difference between the clutch parts.

If you search "Spec Stage 2+ chatter " you get a ton of hits.

Sounds like it is pretty common.

Blown95ImpalaSS · 06-13-2017, 12:27 PM

sorry Ric but this is not chatter, chatter is normal upon engagement and sounds like a rhythmic clack, this is a hardware issue

themasonryan · 06-13-2017, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Blown95ImpalaSS

dude, this is exactly the sound i'm experiencing, I have the same clutch and flywheel setup, spec stage 2+ and steel SMFW, installed by BMW specialty shop (along with 034 mounts and e46 M3 trans mounts) in LA that has done dozens of clutches on n5x cars. showed up about 1500 miles after install too.

i'll share with them and see what they say - we'll solve this

Glad to know I'm not the only one with this issue, please keep me updated

Blown95ImpalaSS · 06-13-2017, 01:26 PM

just sent the video to spec and spoke to their tech. he believes it is a pilot bearing or input shaft bearing (trans) issue, which is possible. he will sell us brand new pilot bearings for $15...of course we have to take everything apart to install

how many miles on your car btw?

themasonryan · 06-13-2017, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Blown95ImpalaSS

just sent the video to spec and spoke to their tech. he believes it is a pilot bearing or input shaft bearing (trans) issue, which is possible. he will sell us brand new pilot bearings for $15...of course we have to take everything apart to install

how many miles on your car btw?

95k

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Blown95ImpalaSS First Lieutenant 72 Rep 365 Posts Drives: s54 e36 m3/4/5 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (5)	dude, this is exactly the sound i'm experiencing, I have the same clutch and flywheel setup, spec stage 2+ and steel SMFW, installed by BMW specialty shop (along with 034 mounts and e46 M3 trans mounts) in LA that has done dozens of clutches on n5x cars. showed up about 1500 miles after install too. i'll share with them and see what they say - we'll solve this
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Ric in RVA Bergspyder 1469 Rep 1,212 Posts Drives: '11 BMW 128i Sport 6mt Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Richmond VA iTrader: (1)	It only chatters in first since that is the only time you are mating surfaces with massively different speeds. One stationary and one at 1500 or so. When up shifting or down shifting you are likely rev matching and there is no speed difference between the clutch parts. If you search "Spec Stage 2+ chatter " you get a ton of hits. Sounds like it is pretty common. __________________ Ric in RVA 2011 128i 6 MT Sport, 2009 Cayman 987.2, 2011 528i N52, 2018 F150 Platinum
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Blown95ImpalaSS First Lieutenant 72 Rep 365 Posts Drives: s54 e36 m3/4/5 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (5)	sorry Ric but this is not chatter, chatter is normal upon engagement and sounds like a rhythmic clack, this is a hardware issue
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Blown95ImpalaSS First Lieutenant 72 Rep 365 Posts Drives: s54 e36 m3/4/5 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (5)	just sent the video to spec and spoke to their tech. he believes it is a pilot bearing or input shaft bearing (trans) issue, which is possible. he will sell us brand new pilot bearings for $15...of course we have to take everything apart to install how many miles on your car btw?
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