? about infamous t/o bearing chirping..

venumus93 · 01-15-2003, 10:16 PM

I need some help. I have a nice chirp coming from under my car, think it's the t/o bearing or bent 'something' in the clutch(forks?). I had t/o bearing replaced twice in the last 5 years (& complete Motorsport clutch 3 years ago)& this noise has come back quickly both times. What causes this? If I barely touch my clutch pedal the noise goes away, but if I'm at idle or driving down the road I can hear it chirping pretty constantly.
How can I fix this once & for all?
I am planning on getting a few runs in at the track this Sunday...should I be leary of breaking something?
Any advice would be VERY appreciated!
Later!

Sean

sn95gt19 · 01-16-2003, 01:43 AM

i have the same problem after i did my tremec swap in my 95, i cant figure it out. i tried tightening up the clutch cable a little bit but that doesnt help. 2 buddies of mine that did the same tremec swap have the same darn problem. if i just rest my foot on the pedal the noise goes away. i dont get it

mpj76 · 01-16-2003, 09:23 AM

I have the exact same problem with my tranny. It first started on my old T5 with around 85000 miles on it. I replaced it myself and then put in a super duty T5. The problem cambe back soon after. It also goes away when I very very slightly push in the clutch. Now I have 150000 miles and its at the point where I know the bearing will come apart soon (sounds like a banshee under your car). I read somewhere once that its caused by a misalignment in the shaft. I think it was between the back of the motor and the bell housing. I don't know about you guys but I think I'll just plop in another T/O bearing from Autozone and live with it for another 60000. Maybe tightening the cable from the get go (just a touch) will prevent subsequent wear from occuring to where it makes no difference anymore.

squid · 01-16-2003, 11:14 AM

Guys I have been asking this same question for six months, I have talked to reps from about every clutch manufacturer and I have yet to get a good fix answer from anyone. The most common answer is, new bearing, new clutch fork and new adjustable cable. The thing is I have either done or personally know others that have done all these things. The only thing that seems to work short term is a new t/0 bearing. When that sound comes back....man does it boil your blood!

sn95gt19 · 01-16-2003, 11:43 AM

mine starts doing it again after about 200 miles, after i put a new throw out bearing in.

wtf????

Dark_5.0 · 01-16-2003, 11:49 AM

I hate you bastard!!!!!!!!!!!

Tracks dont open back up for another month here

302 LX Eric · 01-16-2003, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dark_5.0
Tracks dont open back up for another month here

Hell, that's good compared to when our track opens --> APRIL!!! ugh!

Current weather conditions here in C-Bus: 17 degrees and snowing. It was 8 degrees last night - with the windchill we're talking 0 degrees.

Spring can't come fast enough.

E

sn95gt19 · 01-16-2003, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by venumus93
I need some help. I have a nice chirp coming from under my car, think it's the t/o bearing or bent 'something' in the clutch(forks?). I had t/o bearing replaced twice in the last 5 years (& complete Motorsport clutch 3 years ago)& this noise has come back quickly both times. What causes this? If I barely touch my clutch pedal the noise goes away, but if I'm at idle or driving down the road I can hear it chirping pretty constantly.
How can I fix this once & for all?
I am planning on getting a few runs in at the track this Sunday...should I be leary of breaking something?
Any advice would be VERY appreciated!
Later!

Sean

to answer your ? i dont think you have anything to worry about as far as breaking anything, its just more of an annoyance than anything

venumus93 · 01-16-2003, 07:01 PM

Thanks everyone for the advice!
We'll see how it goes on Sunday!
By the way, Eric, it was sunny & 71 degrees today...sorry!
Picture perfect for the shuttle launch today!
Dark: time to move east!

Later!

Sean

gtsr515 · 01-16-2003, 08:32 PM

Install a steel bearing retainer on the trans, a new bearing, problem solved.

Jay

01-15-2003, 10:16 PM	#1
venumus93 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: West Melbourne, FL, USA Posts: 237	? about infamous t/o bearing chirping.. I need some help. I have a nice chirp coming from under my car, think it's the t/o bearing or bent 'something' in the clutch(forks?). I had t/o bearing replaced twice in the last 5 years (& complete Motorsport clutch 3 years ago)& this noise has come back quickly both times. What causes this? If I barely touch my clutch pedal the noise goes away, but if I'm at idle or driving down the road I can hear it chirping pretty constantly. How can I fix this once & for all? I am planning on getting a few runs in at the track this Sunday...should I be leary of breaking something? Any advice would be VERY appreciated! Later! Sean __________________ 93Cobra#3974, 114K miles 3.55's, flo's, pullies, C&L 1/4: 13.985 60': 2.088 (street tires) MPH: 99.58

01-16-2003, 01:43 AM	#2
sn95gt19 motors done......woohooo Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 799	i have the same problem after i did my tremec swap in my 95, i cant figure it out. i tried tightening up the clutch cable a little bit but that doesnt help. 2 buddies of mine that did the same tremec swap have the same darn problem. if i just rest my foot on the pedal the noise goes away. i dont get it __________________ 95gt lazer red (98 cobra clone) Rice Haters Club Member #116

01-16-2003, 11:14 AM	#4
squid Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dayton, OHIO Posts: 73	Guys I have been asking this same question for six months, I have talked to reps from about every clutch manufacturer and I have yet to get a good fix answer from anyone. The most common answer is, new bearing, new clutch fork and new adjustable cable. The thing is I have either done or personally know others that have done all these things. The only thing that seems to work short term is a new t/0 bearing. When that sound comes back....man does it boil your blood! __________________ 93'GT 5spd. Underdrives, FMS clutch, adjustable quadrant,Flowmasters, Kenny Brown subframe connectors, 3.73 gears, Steeda Tri-Ax. JBA shorties, BBK h-pipe. More to come.

01-16-2003, 11:43 AM	#5
sn95gt19 motors done......woohooo Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 799	mine starts doing it again after about 200 miles, after i put a new throw out bearing in. wtf???? __________________ 95gt lazer red (98 cobra clone) Rice Haters Club Member #116

01-16-2003, 11:49 AM	#6
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	I hate you bastard!!!!!!!!!!! Tracks dont open back up for another month here __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

01-16-2003, 09:23 AM	#3
mpj76 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 158	I have the exact same problem with my tranny. It first started on my old T5 with around 85000 miles on it. I replaced it myself and then put in a super duty T5. The problem cambe back soon after. It also goes away when I very very slightly push in the clutch. Now I have 150000 miles and its at the point where I know the bearing will come apart soon (sounds like a banshee under your car). I read somewhere once that its caused by a misalignment in the shaft. I think it was between the back of the motor and the bell housing. I don't know about you guys but I think I'll just plop in another T/O bearing from Autozone and live with it for another 60000. Maybe tightening the cable from the get go (just a touch) will prevent subsequent wear from occuring to where it makes no difference anymore.

01-16-2003, 07:01 PM	#9
venumus93 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: West Melbourne, FL, USA Posts: 237	cool beans.. Thanks everyone for the advice! We'll see how it goes on Sunday! By the way, Eric, it was sunny & 71 degrees today...sorry! Picture perfect for the shuttle launch today! Dark: time to move east! Later! Sean __________________ 93Cobra#3974, 114K miles 3.55's, flo's, pullies, C&L 1/4: 13.985 60': 2.088 (street tires) MPH: 99.58

01-16-2003, 08:32 PM	#10
gtsr515 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sunny, Hot, Sebring, Florida Posts: 725	Bearing Install a steel bearing retainer on the trans, a new bearing, problem solved. Jay __________________ Remember...2nd place is 1st place for losers!

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