Re: Ford Focus 04: Noise when moving off

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> 
> I've got a 2004 Ford Focus with 22,000 miles on the clock.  When
> moving off from stationery (whether in 1st or reverse) I get a noise
> when coming off the clutch.  The noise is hard to describe - it's like
> a groaning / whining sound.
> 
> It's been making the noise for about 2 yrs or so, but is getting
> worse.  It might be worse when the car's cold.
> 
> A local garage suggested thrust bearings - does that sound right?  If
> so - does that mean a new clutch?   Also - the noise was first noticed
> by Ford when it was under warranty - but wasn't properly diagnosed -
> I'm assuming Ford won't be interested as it's over a year out of
> warranty.
> 
Yeah...thrust bearing would be my first bet followed by input shaft 
bearing if you're unlucky.

Ford won't be interested anyway as a clutch is a consumable.

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