eventer289

I know this topic is on here all the time, but I can't find a straight answer. Does the TOB have to be replaced right away? What happens if it is not addressed soon enough? When the car is cold and I am rolling in neutral, after a few seconds I hear thispea gravelin a blender type of sound. It goes away after it warms up but then starts to squeak.I had a ford tech I know tell me it was a bad TOB.

Thanks

Aixtreme89

no it doesnt have to be replaced immediatly. I have had a bad throwout bearing for about 3000miles now. Just an annoying squeeking sound your going to have to deal with... I keep my foot slightly on the clutch pedal so it doesnt aqueek... I am going to be replacing the clutch also so that doesnt matter.

eventer289

Is it harming anything in my tranny?

Aixtreme89

it could possibly be wearing your throwout bearing retainer more than usually because of the increased heat.... I can see if you drive around for like 30,000 miles with a worn throwout bearing it breaking and shattering in the bellhousing. But you would have changed it long before that would happen

eventer289

TTT