clutch making noise?!

[Highplanezdrifter]

hey guys, i just fired my car up leaving the gym and at first i was like, "wtf?!" it sounded almost like my motor had a small knock in it but not as loud. i decided to step on the clutch and the ticking stopped, then when i released it, it started doing it again. anyone have any idea what this is? throwout bearing maybe??

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[Ninety5five0]

sounds like the throwout bearing to me.

[Highplanezdrifter]

any ideas on how to fix this problem??

[fourfivefour]

Pull the trans and disconnect shift cable. Remove the throw out bearing and spin it to see if it is dry. Replace the throwout bearing.

[Highplanezdrifter]

damn, i'm definently not looking forward to another 8 hours worth of work on the clutch again. i just put the clutch in about a month and a half ago!

[fourfivefour]

Did you replace your pilot bearing? Dont say you just greased it. It could be making noise too.
I did my clutch last weekend along with other mods. I don't know how old it was. My throwout bearing would make a sqeeking sound unless I rested my foot on the clutch. The bearing was in pieces.

[silver91gt]

your clutch needs to be adjusted, it is the throwout bearing barely making contact with the pressure plate fingers.

if you have a stock clutch cable setup then just livt up on the clutch pedal and press it a couple of times.

[Highplanezdrifter]

i did everything in one shot and got a new cable and firewally adjuster at the same time. i will adjust the cable and see if i can get it to stop doing it. i replaced my pilot bearing also.

[sc94gt]

Once you get the squealing it's pretty much shot.
Make sure when you adjust the cable to leave some play in the clutch pedal.
As the cable stretches, pay attention and tighten it accordingly, especially a new cable.