Not another problem!

[///Mtechnik88]

But hey, what can be expected of a car celebrating it's 16th birthday this month. Anyway, I just got back from a 1300 mile round trip affair to Virginia and the car ran great. Today however, the first full day back home in Ohio, I was at a long light when I felt a grinding vibration on the clutch pedal. The more I sat, the more pronounced it became (within 2 minutes). Next light, it felt like ABS, but in the clutch pedal and pulsing faster. An odd, supercharger-type whine followed upon acceleration near the front of the tranny (sound can be heard also under the car). I find that the more I drive, the sound goes away as it is not apparent until at rest or slow (5-15mph). Driving-wise, no compromise on acceleration, deceleration, braking, turning, shifting, or ride quality. Anyone who can help on this I would greatly appreciate!

88 325is

[Bill 84 318i]

How does it change when you push the pedal in? If you just push the pedal slightly?

[///Mtechnik88]

How does it change when you push the pedal in? If you just push the pedal slightly?

That's good to know, if that's the case. I wonder if that's a sign that the clutch is not too far behind (?)

[Eric Giles]

Yep, probably clutch replacement time. The symptoms you are describing sound very similar to a throw out bearing on its last legs, however other parts of your problem sound like it might be pressure plate related. Regardless, it might be clutch time!

[Bill 84 318i]

Yeah, I'm with Eric. TO bearing/pressure plate problems most likely.