Rattling clutch

I get a rattle type noise from the engine when I press clutch pedal. When fully pressed the noise disappears. I have a BMW 1-series.

Asked on 4 May 2011 by ciaran

Answered by Honest John
Might be clutch release bearing. Might be dual mass flywheel.
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