please help me

hi i own a alfa romeo156 2.5 v6 and having problems with the clutch.when i am using the clutch its making a clonking noise and u can also feel this noise through the clutch pedal

this doesnt happen when i am using the clutch smoothly and slowly does any one know what this could be?please help

help me please

I don't know for sure, but it could be a clutch release bearing...

my first thought too

some tech bod will come by in the morning - dont panic

I had a similar problem on a 156 v6 i owned once was found to be the presure fingers on the pressure plate but more than likely the bearing... Could also be slave cylinder linkage worn, at a guess...
Does the car change ok?

Originally Posted by belfast bob

my first thought too

some tech bod will come by in the morning - dont panic

me & bob.... the greatest technical minds on the site.......................... NOT!

like he said, in about 7 hours when alot of people are starting work (and dossing here on AO) you'll more than likely have more answers than ya need

It is the pressure plate that needs replacing. The release bearing clips in on it and usualy wears thru the pressure plate fingers. The clonking noise is the release bearing try to reposition itself under pressure when the clutch is operated. If u replace it yourself ..its a whale of a job. Busy replacing everything now on a similar problem on a V6..

Your best bet is to go for the full clutch kit, I agree that it's the release bearing reseating itself, but this could also be the 2 brass bushes that the release arm is mounted through could be worn and it is these slamming that is the knock on a quick change.

thanks guys got it booked in 2 millano alfa tmoz also got problem with cold starting a clicking noise from start but gets better after a minite or 2 took it to a normal garage and think that it could be the cambelt lose and slapin the top of the casing i have a stamp in service book that cam was replaced at 62 000 miles but no receipt to back this up or papers sooooooooooo what do u guys think how much will this cost me if the cam needs replacing and new clutch the labor thay charge is 88.00 ph please reply need 2 know how much will cost if worst

help help help only got car 2 months ago £1795

i would have the starter motor cleaned out and the clutch kit fitted - likely to solve both problems

at an indy i would say £50 clean starter, £100 clutch kit and another £200 labour -£400 tops

check the cam has been done, but i bet cleaning the starter will fix the noise your getting if im understanding it correctly

how can i check if the cam has been done there is a stamp that it has been done but no paper work it says cam +warterpump if the water pump has been done does that mean that the cam has as well?