Squeeky...T/O Bearing

thebod2die4 · 04-12-2004, 09:15 AM

Good Morning.....Joe here in CT....I have a 2003 GT with some minor mods...I read a some opinions on clutch assemblies and must say that I put a Centerforce DF in my car and it has been great. No chatter and great performance....I cant be more happy with it...to this point anyways. I also hear of another minor problem with the Throw out bearing....squeeking on the pressure plate(I hear it every day!!) .....Is this a common thing in the newer GT's...what can I do short of adjusting the steeda quadrant and firewall adjuster so that the bearing runs all the time??? I have heard that if you put an opposing spring on the fork that the noise will stop.....Help.. Regards, Joe

paver one · 04-12-2004, 04:31 PM

No it is not normal for any throughout bearing to squeek......Could have been caused by clutch adjusted too tight making the bearing ride on the clutch, riding the clutch pedal or last choice would be a bad bearing..........Only way I know of getting rid of the noise is to replace it.

xxxBlakexxx · 04-12-2004, 10:23 PM

Mine has been squeaking for 9,000 miles. I just got it fixed for $340. That was the cost of the SLP Cat Back. Now, I don't hear it anymore.

420nitro · 04-13-2004, 07:39 AM

That has been an ongoing issue for YEARS! I had my clutch replaced 2x's under warranty because of it. I went to a motorsport clutch and an adjustable quaddrant to fix it. Some people have the problem and some do not ever! Go fiquire.

You can just tighten up the quaddrant a hair and the noise should go away. But it might be to late and the bearing can now be shot.
Good luck and let us know.

thebod2die4 · 04-13-2004, 08:04 AM

Thanks for your input...I know a few owners of newer GT's that have been having the squeeking noise at idle. It is not a bad bearing but more like the bearing jumping around on the pressure plate(metal to metal contact). I have heard that an opposing spring on the fork will eliminate that very anoying noise....or even some teflon spray.......Has anyone done this, and does it stop the nightmare???.............Thanks again for your insight....Joe

xxxBlakexxx · 04-13-2004, 04:14 PM

I am telling you guys, just get a louder exhaust! (lol)

But seriously, I had a Ford service manager listen to mine. He said it was probably a high spot rubbing on the bearing. It could be replaced and then start doing it again anyway. Mine comes and goes, but I simply don't hear it anymore over the exhaust...really.

Mercury · 04-14-2004, 01:00 AM

I've heard alot of them squeak. Its common. Just get you some lubricant spray and drive on. Worked for me till I blew the engine up and replaced it and the clutch, among other things.

04-12-2004, 09:15 AM	#1
thebod2die4 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: CT Posts: 2	Squeeky...T/O Bearing Good Morning.....Joe here in CT....I have a 2003 GT with some minor mods...I read a some opinions on clutch assemblies and must say that I put a Centerforce DF in my car and it has been great. No chatter and great performance....I cant be more happy with it...to this point anyways. I also hear of another minor problem with the Throw out bearing....squeeking on the pressure plate(I hear it every day!!) .....Is this a common thing in the newer GT's...what can I do short of adjusting the steeda quadrant and firewall adjuster so that the bearing runs all the time??? I have heard that if you put an opposing spring on the fork that the noise will stop.....Help.. Regards, Joe __________________ Thebod2die4@yahoo.com

04-12-2004, 04:31 PM	#2
paver one Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Ogden Utah Posts: 58	No it is not normal for any throughout bearing to squeek......Could have been caused by clutch adjusted too tight making the bearing ride on the clutch, riding the clutch pedal or last choice would be a bad bearing..........Only way I know of getting rid of the noise is to replace it. __________________ 1999 F-350 CC Dually PStroke,1996 SALEEN s281SC vert #380 & 2004 F-150 FX4 Crew Cab

04-12-2004, 10:23 PM	#3
xxxBlakexxx Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Mountaintop, PA Posts: 634	Mine has been squeaking for 9,000 miles. I just got it fixed for $340. That was the cost of the SLP Cat Back. Now, I don't hear it anymore. __________________ "Children should not get cancer, but they do!" Help a child with cancer at www.homeoftheirown.org My Stang: 2000 Mustang GT Vert - Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter; C&L Plenum; BBK 75 mm TB; Steeda Strut Tower Supports; Black "Deep Dish" Bullet Wheels; FRPP 4.10's; Steeda Subframes; SLP Catback & SLP Catted X-Pipe; SCT 4 Position Chip with 3 custom tunes; Steeda CAI; Venom-1000 Nitrous; Roush Stage 3 Body Kit; Bullet Suspension Package (on the way)

04-13-2004, 08:04 AM	#5
thebod2die4 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: CT Posts: 2	Thanks for your input...I know a few owners of newer GT's that have been having the squeeking noise at idle. It is not a bad bearing but more like the bearing jumping around on the pressure plate(metal to metal contact). I have heard that an opposing spring on the fork will eliminate that very anoying noise....or even some teflon spray.......Has anyone done this, and does it stop the nightmare???.............Thanks again for your insight....Joe __________________ Thebod2die4@yahoo.com

04-13-2004, 04:14 PM	#6
xxxBlakexxx Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Mountaintop, PA Posts: 634	I am telling you guys, just get a louder exhaust! (lol) But seriously, I had a Ford service manager listen to mine. He said it was probably a high spot rubbing on the bearing. It could be replaced and then start doing it again anyway. Mine comes and goes, but I simply don't hear it anymore over the exhaust...really. __________________ "Children should not get cancer, but they do!" Help a child with cancer at www.homeoftheirown.org My Stang: 2000 Mustang GT Vert - Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter; C&L Plenum; BBK 75 mm TB; Steeda Strut Tower Supports; Black "Deep Dish" Bullet Wheels; FRPP 4.10's; Steeda Subframes; SLP Catback & SLP Catted X-Pipe; SCT 4 Position Chip with 3 custom tunes; Steeda CAI; Venom-1000 Nitrous; Roush Stage 3 Body Kit; Bullet Suspension Package (on the way)

04-13-2004, 07:39 AM	#4
420nitro Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Rockford Posts: 596	That has been an ongoing issue for YEARS! I had my clutch replaced 2x's under warranty because of it. I went to a motorsport clutch and an adjustable quaddrant to fix it. Some people have the problem and some do not ever! Go fiquire. You can just tighten up the quaddrant a hair and the noise should go away. But it might be to late and the bearing can now be shot. Good luck and let us know.

04-14-2004, 01:00 AM	#7
Mercury The Redneck James Bond Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,707	I've heard alot of them squeak. Its common. Just get you some lubricant spray and drive on. Worked for me till I blew the engine up and replaced it and the clutch, among other things. __________________ 64 1/2 "D" code Red Mustang Coupe. Red Baron, 2000 Perf Red Mustang GT. 5spd. Stage 2 CNC heads with Large Valves, Comp Cams (270-274 dur .550 lift), Forged Crank, DRP pistons, Manly H-beams, Pro M 87 mm Mass Air, 24lb Inj, 75mm TB, Plenum Spacer ,Long Tube Headers, Homemade H-pipe, 2 chamber Flows, 4:10's, Steeda Tri-Ax, LKW 70/30's, Eibach Drag Springs, Steeda SubFrames, Battle Boxes, Rear Girdle, Adj uppers, Alunimum Drshft, Southside Lift Bars. Project Cars, 64 1/2 6cyl coupe, 1930 Model A Nostalgia Rod.

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