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Old Oct 24, 2006 | 01:14 AM
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I have this annoying sqeaky sound that sounds like a chirp sort of...lol dont know if that helps, but my car only makes it when the clutch is all the way out. If i push the pedal in like an inch, it stops. SOmeone told me it was the throw out bearing, but i dont really know. If thats what it is, is it possible to get rid of the noise? Thanks.
Old Oct 24, 2006 | 01:19 AM
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Definitely sounds like the throw-out bearing. Make sure your clutch is properly adjusted. If it is, you'll need to replace it (it may be the type that can be lubed...so look for a grease zirk. Unfortunately, you pretty much have to pull the tranny to find out.
Old Oct 24, 2006 | 01:21 AM
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Hmmm that sounds like it sucks. Is it bad for the car to constantly drive around with the clutch pushed in a little, its really very little, but i dont want to do it if it could have negative effects. I just dont like the annoying chirp and it makes my car sound so bad.
Old Oct 24, 2006 | 01:44 AM
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It'll increase the wear on the throw-out bearing and the clutch. It makes a decent band-aid, but I wouldn't do that for long. You don't want your throw-out bearing falling apart in the middle of traffic.[:@]
Old Oct 24, 2006 | 01:53 AM
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Dammit. I was hoping i would just be able to spray some WD-40 on there haha. So how would i go about getting rid of the noise? Will it even be worth all of the effort?
Old Oct 24, 2006 | 02:02 AM
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I don't know which generation car you have, but basically buy a new TO bearing, drop the tranny, replace TO bearing, install tranny, have fun.

If you have a toploader series tranny, just remove the tranny itself and leave the bell housing. I don't know if the newer 5-speeds will let you do this or not...If they have the four bolts (could be 5 or 6...haven't crawled under my '03 in a while) between the tranny and the bell housing, then it's easy. If not, the bellhousing comes down, too. That will add a few minutes to the job.

I can generally change out the clutch in my '71 in less than 2 hours taking it easy. I had a lot of practice before I learned why you don't run stock clutches behind high power engines.
Old Oct 24, 2006 | 02:13 AM
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Ok thanks, i think im gonna need one of my neighbors to help out seeing as im not very skilled at mechanics yet, im trying to learn though. Oh sorry i mustve forgotton to post its a 94 GT. Thanks.
Old Oct 24, 2006 | 03:23 AM
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If the clutch and pedal are not adjusted properly can it cause premature wear on the throwout bearing? I'm putting a new clutch and TO bearing in my car this winter and want to make sure it doesnt start chirping again any time soon.
Old Oct 24, 2006 | 03:12 PM
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Yea, Im getting an annoying cherp every time i step on the brakes..It sounds like one cicada bug almost..Anyone know what it is? (I think its the brakes)
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