I am away from home on vacation. I have noticed sometimes my clutch makes a strange noise sometimes when starting off. Usually up a hill. It engages fine and seems to be no prob apart from that. Is this some early signs of the clutch failing.
Mine does, and always has, made a 'groaning' sound, when a really hard launch/ takeoff is done...
just tells me to not do that.. I don't think it's a failure sign, as it never slips, just a 'audible' warning.... change your oil, and flush the clutch hydraulics, with fresh new fluid...
that seems to make it less likely for a long time...