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Author Topic: Why does my clutch squeak? BCINGUU ¯ Member # 2397 posted                                 Only at idle, when stopped and in neutral, my clutch squeaks. Sounds just like brake squeal. If I nudge the pedal it stops. This is not a sound coming from the pedal mechanism, it's in the actual clutch. What's the deal? My tranny fights me going into first and reverse as well. Low oil maybe? -------------------- 93 Cobra #4563 347ci 12.0@118 505rwhp 524tq 90 GT "Saleen Cobra" style convertible 347ci 67 GT "Eleanor" style coupe 347ci Posts: 1425 | From: San Jose, CA | Registered: Jan 2003  |  : 92stangLX ¯ Member # 3252 posted                              Sounds like the throwout bearing Posts: 5302 | From: San Francisco | Registered: Sep 2003  |  : BCINGUU ¯ Member # 2397 posted                                 This clutch is almost brand new, has less than 10k miles on it. Top quality Ram clutch, cost me about 60 bucks! [ October 12, 2005, 11:47 AM: Message edited by: BCINGUU ] -------------------- 93 Cobra #4563 347ci 12.0@118 505rwhp 524tq 90 GT "Saleen Cobra" style convertible 347ci 67 GT "Eleanor" style coupe 347ci Posts: 1425 | From: San Jose, CA | Registered: Jan 2003  |  : 92stangLX ¯ Member # 3252 posted                              I'm not a clutch expert, but I know that noise is usually associated w/ the throwout bearing going out. Did you change that when you did the clutch? Posts: 5302 | From: San Francisco | Registered: Sep 2003  |  : DaveG ¯ Member # 1606 posted                              I had similar symptoms with my clutch. In my case it turned out to be the clutch fork. The clip that holds the throw out bearing was causing the squeaks. This was indicated by very light pressure to the pedal the noise would go away. You have a couple options, both involve dropping the tranny again. Replace the fork or bend the clip that holds the throw out bearing so that there is tension not allowing for the squeaks. -------------------- DaveG 96-0029 S-351 Supercharged Speedster 613rwhp, 633rwtq Posts: 112 | From: San Jose | Registered: Jul 2002  |  : BCINGUU ¯ Member # 2397 posted                                 Thanks guys. I'll check it out. BTW, yes this is a new clutch and TOB. -------------------- 93 Cobra #4563 347ci 12.0@118 505rwhp 524tq 90 GT "Saleen Cobra" style convertible 347ci 67 GT "Eleanor" style coupe 347ci Posts: 1425 | From: San Jose, CA | Registered: Jan 2003  |  : NO MANRZ ¯ Member # 566 posted                              Did you put a light coat of axel grease on the inside of the TO bearing? Posts: 1938 | Registered: Nov 2001  |  : BCINGUU ¯ Member # 2397 posted                                 Sounds like a good thing to try... -------------------- 93 Cobra #4563 347ci 12.0@118 505rwhp 524tq 90 GT "Saleen Cobra" style convertible 347ci 67 GT "Eleanor" style coupe 347ci Posts: 1425 | From: San Jose, CA | Registered: Jan 2003  |  : NO MANRZ ¯ Member # 566 posted                              You're always suppose to put a light coat of grease on the throw out bearing. If the bearing retainer has a bunch of grooves in it, order a new aluminum replacement from summit. http://www.mustangworks.com/articles/drivetrain/GetaGrip.html has good instructions for a clutch job. -------------------- Bring It . . . Posts: 1938 | Registered: Nov 2001  |  : BCINGUU ¯ Member # 2397 posted                                 Thanks. The clutch was installed by my engine builder and I don't know what was done but I'll check it out. -------------------- 93 Cobra #4563 347ci 12.0@118 505rwhp 524tq 90 GT "Saleen Cobra" style convertible 347ci 67 GT "Eleanor" style coupe 347ci Posts: 1425 | From: San Jose, CA | Registered: Jan 2003  |  :

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