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Old 09-16-2009, 03:17 AM
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So i'm starting to get that much dreaded TOB squeaking sound (or I think it's the TOB). It's not so bad now but I'm guessing it gets worse and worse. My question is I was wondering whether this is just an annoyance problem or is this something I should take more seriously and start saving up all that money for a new clutch job as the squeaking sound can lead to something worse?


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Old 09-16-2009, 10:36 AM
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i think its pretty common with our clutches that the tob squeaks, mine has since day one of every clutch ive had.
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Old 09-16-2009, 11:39 AM
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yeah me too... its so annoying
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Old 09-16-2009, 04:19 PM
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Well first it starts as an annoying squeal then afer ignoring it for a while and launching it on NT01's the clutch starts to sound like two metals screaming at each other, lol.
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haha +1
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Old 09-16-2009, 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by sxynerd
Well first it starts as an annoying squeal then afer ignoring it for a while and launching it on NT01's the clutch starts to sound like two metals screaming at each other, lol.
My clutch is there now......big time Its horrible, i feel like such a toolbag in traffic.
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Old 09-16-2009, 10:41 PM
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The TOB in these transmissions should just be considered a maintenance item. I just replaced mine last summer, I've put 8k miles on it and it's getting noisy again.
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Old 09-16-2009, 10:59 PM
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with TOB's, as long as your not having trouble getting into gears, you should be ok....
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Old 09-17-2009, 12:59 AM
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but doesn't changing the TOB almost involve basically the labor of a clutch job?
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Originally Posted by StriderTacticaL
but doesn't changing the TOB almost involve basically the labor of a clutch job?
Yes. I bought a new ford racing clutch kit (came with everything TOB, pilot) and had it installed for just under $500
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