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Old May 22, 2012 | 03:36 PM
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Default Clutch Problem

Ok so i cant seem to get an exact answer from my local mechanics. So heres whats happening; when the clutch is engaged(resting) sitting there at idle in neutral it makes an annoying squeaking sound like a belt but goes silent when disengaged(pushed to the floor). Also when engaged the clutch peddle vibrates like a mother f'er and i know there is supposed to be play in a clutch peddle but its not supposed to be limp for a 1/4 inch.

So this all started when i replaced a bad throughout bearing. While i was in there i decided it was a good idea to do the clutch at the same time. However, the clutch squealed and vibrated even worse than it does now. So i defected the new clutch and throughout bearing and put a new flywheel and pilot bearing in as well because i was told the vibrations could have been a warped flywheel even though i had the flywheel machined the first time. The last thing i tried was buying a throughout bearing from another source but nothing changed.

Now the vibrations and squealing isn't as bad as it used to be but by know means is it close to unnoticeable. If someone has dealt with this or has any suggestions that would be helpful please respond. I'm thinking because its a mechanical clutch the cable might be stretched out cause it shuts up when you push it even an inch in, but i'm taking shots in the dark now.
Old May 23, 2012 | 06:35 AM
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A Ford Racing throw out bearing is a must for us. Alot of us have that annoying sound from under the car that goes away when you put a tiny bit of pressure on the clutch pedal. The clutch fork wears out and rattles. If its a bearing squeal, most likely needs a Ford Racing throw out bearing installed by somebody new. If the same person has been working on it, a new set of eyes might be needed because of improper installation or something else missed. If you jack up the rear end and take off the clutch cover plate, you can see the clutch fork and physically touch it to see if it stops the noise & you can see if the cable is too tight causing the throw out bearing to be engaged 100% of the time spinning, wearing it out prematurely. I hope that makes sense.?...
Old Jun 17, 2012 | 05:15 PM
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Default Having same issue kinda

Ok so i just bought my first mustang its a 95 v6 5 speed was so damn excited but now i wanna get rid of the thing ive had it for about a month and half now and been threw 3 throw out bearings. I replace clutch flywheel TO pressure plate pilot bearing clutch fork and clutch pivot pin all parts are frpp from Latemodelrestorations.com is there something thats missing i should try to change or has anyone else encountered this problem if so please reply back with something cause im so close to taking it to the junk yard thanks
Old Jun 18, 2012 | 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by brob7633
Ok so i just bought my first mustang its a 95 v6 5 speed was so damn excited but now i wanna get rid of the thing ive had it for about a month and half now and been threw 3 throw out bearings. I replace clutch flywheel TO pressure plate pilot bearing clutch fork and clutch pivot pin all parts are frpp from Latemodelrestorations.com is there something thats missing i should try to change or has anyone else encountered this problem if so please reply back with something cause im so close to taking it to the junk yard thanks
well, it's not the parts and it's not the car...... it's the mechanic. Plain and simple. Incorrectly installed parts will fail.
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