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Title: Clutch Noise
Post by: TysonS on August 06, 2006, 09:10:29 PM

Ok, I just go back from a long weekend wheein and camping trip.  Here is one new noise. . When im sitting at idle with the clutch out it makes a noise like a butcher is sharpening his knife with alittle more "grind".  And when i push the clutch in the nosie goes away.  I was mudding all weekend at the local mud bog and im wondering if the clutch has mud/water in it or the throwout bering is wrecked?

Thanks boyz and girlz (like the "z"?) ;D

Title: Re: Clutch Noise
Post by: da_tub on August 06, 2006, 09:15:09 PM

yah sounds like u gots some dirt in the throw out bearing...mines been making noise for about 10k. one day i'm sure ut will quitthen i'll fix it....lol

Title: Re: Clutch Noise
Post by: skandy32 on August 07, 2006, 09:36:44 AM

Mine also makes a nasty squeek, its when the engine has warmed up, each time the pedal gets pushed in and out. But i can only really hear it at idle.

I took it to a garage, and they suggested a new cable, but this didnt fix it. Elsewhere people have told me my clutch has gathered so much crap inside, it just needs regreesing, but im not THAT mechanically minded, and i've never got around to taking it into a garage.

I think yours may be the same, just some mud and grit or whatever inside.

Title: Re: Clutch Noise
Post by: john1974 on August 07, 2006, 12:43:31 PM

Yep either dirt, mud on throwout bearing, or the bearing itself is going bad, mines also been bad for couple thousand miles, loud!

Title: Re: Clutch Noise
Post by: TysonS on August 07, 2006, 08:09:08 PM

so, is there a bolt to take out and put a hose in there with it running and let it clean out?

Title: Re: Clutch Noise
Post by: TysonS on August 08, 2006, 01:31:30 PM

does anyone know where or if there is a inspection cover on the 1991 standards?

Title: Re: Clutch Noise
Post by: mrfuelish on August 08, 2006, 11:10:23 PM

You could drill a 1/2" hole intop of your bell housing and take the bottom inspection cover off and quarter car wash it clean, i did my sammie that way but mine has a rubber plug that comes off.

Title: Re: Clutch Noise
Post by: TysonS on August 10, 2006, 09:21:12 AM

is there a way to clean it without driling or cutting?

Title: Re: Clutch Noise
Post by: mrfuelish on August 10, 2006, 09:38:21 AM

yes you can tale the bottom clutch cover off and go to the quarter car wash, lay down under the car (ramps help put it in 4wd) and blast it with warm water and soap for a while then rense it out real well.

Title: Re: Clutch Noise
Post by: TysonS on August 10, 2006, 02:17:45 PM

i can't go to a car wash because im only 15 and don't have a licence or insurance.  the good ole' garden hose will have to do ;D

Title: Re: Clutch Noise
Post by: LawDog on August 11, 2006, 07:29:31 AM

You know, sammi's do all make a noise at idle with the clutch out.  Your description is especially hideous though.  After you spray it out...#1 Leave that inspection plate OFF so it can act as a drain and #2 you'll probably stil here a bothersome buzzing, humming, whining, or screeching noise to some degree.

Title: Re: Clutch Noise
Post by: TysonS on August 11, 2006, 11:51:38 AM

yea, it isn't to bad so i might just leave it and hope it goes away over time