Clunk From Clutch

[paulcoz33]

Hi all, mini cooper 2004 48000 miles. I have a clunk from what appears to be my clutch, when i push the clutch down it seems ok but when i take my foot up off and the pedal gets near the top i have a clunk its not a big clunk but it is noticeable, this only seems to occur when the engine is running help please

[flying clutchman]

the obvious thing here is a loose or worn engine/gearbox mounting or stabiliser. This is not a definitive opinion, but check these first.

[NSPK]

I think I may have the same issue and I'm eager to know what's causing it.

On bringing the clutch up to and on the biting point there is a small knocking sound, which lasts for the length of time the clutch is on the biting point (a second, maybe less!). It doesn't happen when the engine is off, but it's been there for about 8 months now and has started to get really annoying. It hasn't got worse, which is even more confusing, just frustrating that I don't know what it is!

I had it looked at last week and it's not the engine mounting points, and they mentioned it could be the gearbox which I really hope it isn't. It's almost done 53000 and it's a 2004 reg Mini.

Any advice or answers would be gladly appreciated