stauber32

FINALLY stepped up from a 2000 v6 mustang to a 04 gt! BBK Longtube headers and o/r x pipe. It has 140k miles on it right now. The previous owner had put in a Stage 2 Spec clutch last year. Now I know for sure its my throwout bearing that is bad because its making the whining noise and then when i push the clutch in just a little, it'll go away. But now if i push my clutch all the way in, it makes a grinding noise (not sure what that is). Any ideas what the grinding might be?

Found a place that will replace the TOB for $365. I could do it myself but I just dont have the time anymore because Im busy with pharmacy school. Any ideas? Thanks guys!

xx10Gt

wouldnt the previous owner change out the throw out bearing as well when he swapped clutches a year ago?

90RunnerRed

Can you feel the grinding through the clutch pedal? When I bought my car I could feel a vibration/grinding through the pedal when I pushed it in. The clutch was strong and there was no noise, so I assumed it was the quadrant or clutch pedal support. Turns out the TOB was actually in 2 pieces so that's the feedback I was feeling in the pedal.

Fillerdust

Ya make sure they put in a FORD tob. That's probably why its acting up cause they put in the one that came with the clutch and not a ford unit.

GT210

I had the same problem and replaced my TOB and pilot bearing while I was at and all that went away