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Question: when the clutch is engaged & the car is idling...there is a knocking sound which

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para328ko2, Concord, CA, January 26, 2012, 12:35
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disappears when I depress the clutch all the way...what could be the problem please?

THANK YOU

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    Prestige Auto Works (1642 Answers) , Sacramento, CA - (916) 572-1951
    Prestige Auto Works January 26, 2012, 12:56
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    Have you check your oil level? Maybe it's too low.

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    para328ko2, January 26, 2012, 18:04
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    thank you for responding....just to be sure, did you mean clutch fluid or engine oil? the engine oil is within normal levels. thanks

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    Hal... (see my shops), January 27, 2012, 07:48
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    Pilot or throwout bearing may be bad. Our BMW shop is in Vallejo if you want it looked at. (707)643-7548 is the number to Milt's Service Garage. Good luck.

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    para328ko2, January 27, 2012, 09:49
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    Thank you Hal for your quick reply & I also suspected the throw-out bearing but wasn't sure...
    on a 2008 328I coupe...what ball park figure am I looking at?

    I also looked at both your websites & you most likely have just won a new customer. I visit my parents in concord at lot...so possibly the Dublin shop might be closer...

    I will definitely get in touch.

    thank you

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    Hal..., January 27, 2012, 09:58
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    We live the Mt Diablo area. Adrian takes vehicles up to the Vallejo shop and returns them when completed for convenience. A clutch job on RWD model is around $1,100.00 for a LUK kit and the labor. Just call the shop and talk with Adrian, I already brought him up to speed.

    No charge to listen to the problem you're experiencing. Both shops service/reset service reminders or other warning lights. Our shops are in Vallejo and Dublin. Just call ahead to make an appointment.

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    para328ko2, January 27, 2012, 10:19
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    I will most likely stop by next Friday when I am in concord...you did say that I can have it looked at no charge ? to make sure that is the problem??

    Also, are routine servicing also handled in your shop...including resetting the dash indicator after work is completed?

    Thanks again

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