noise when clutch pedal not depressed
07-09-2009, 09:11 PM
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noise when clutch pedal not depressed
2000 gt makes chirping noise when clutch pedal not depressed. If I even lean my foot against the pedal it goes away. I believe it is the throwout bearing. Clutch kit is all new including flywheel and throwout bearing. Only 2000 miles. Can I leave this be or am I a ticking time bomb to get stuck?
07-09-2009, 09:22 PM
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you maybe correct, bearing is turning all the time, depressing the pedal just a little adds a little load to the bearing which can change its sound. I acutally modified mine to have the bearing not touching when the clutch was disengaged to add life to the throw out bearing.
07-09-2009, 09:34 PM
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it's likely the throwout bearing. when i put my new clutch kit in, the throwout bearing made noise from the first startup. mine makes sort of a light "clacking" sound (best way i can describe it) without my foot on the clutch pedal, and it's the worst when i just have my foot sitting on the pedal slightly (not putting any pressure, just resting my foot on it). when i press the pedal in, all noises go away completely.
07-10-2009, 11:28 AM
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I had the same throw-out bearing noise so I had the clutch replaced with a Spec Stage 3. Same noise came back, thought it was a bad Spec TO-bearing. So I replaced it myself and saw that the input shaft was slightly worn away where the TO-bearing rides, probably from the original being bad.
I need a new input shaft in my tranny and putting in a different clutch, probably Spec Stage 2. I dont like the Stage 3 for smooth driveability.
I wouldnt let it go long without fixing it.
I need a new input shaft in my tranny and putting in a different clutch, probably Spec Stage 2. I dont like the Stage 3 for smooth driveability.
I wouldnt let it go long without fixing it.
08-25-2009, 08:42 PM
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i dont usually post on here, i just use the search for mustang specific stuff when im working on a mustang in my shop. thought i'd give a little insight on this issue.
if it makes noise only when the clutch pedal is depressed but stops when you push the clutch in, the t.o. bearing is fine, it caused by the intermittent touching of the pressure plate forks with a slight chance of the t.o. bearing guide worn. what i do when installing clutch is put some grease on the t.o. bearing, the part that touches the pressure plate forks, also some on the t.o. bearing guide.
if it makes noise when the clutch is pushed in, that means the t.o. bearing is bad.
this websites been a great help to me, just thought i'd give a little back to the community, just don't tell the guys on the camaro forums, they'd get all pissy cause camaro and mustang guys aren't supposed to get along.
if it makes noise only when the clutch pedal is depressed but stops when you push the clutch in, the t.o. bearing is fine, it caused by the intermittent touching of the pressure plate forks with a slight chance of the t.o. bearing guide worn. what i do when installing clutch is put some grease on the t.o. bearing, the part that touches the pressure plate forks, also some on the t.o. bearing guide.
if it makes noise when the clutch is pushed in, that means the t.o. bearing is bad.
this websites been a great help to me, just thought i'd give a little back to the community, just don't tell the guys on the camaro forums, they'd get all pissy cause camaro and mustang guys aren't supposed to get along.