Originally Posted By Draggin
Does anyone else have a squealing noise when they first start their cars when cold? It goes away upon pushing the clutch in. Only happens during the first cold start. If I have a clutch release bearing that is failing I would rather get it replaced under warranty.


Not sure if you have to have the clutch pressed to start the M3W or not. But if so, as soon as you start it in neutral and take your foot off the clutch, does the squeal go away?

The throwout bearing would only be spinning if the clutch were to pressed.


Dan