Severe Clutch Noise and Resistence (ANYBODY?)

jesys · 08-28-2002, 02:16 PM

I have an 88 GT. I have recently put a new clutch and clutch cable in, and just the other day the clutch pedal became harder to press in, and has begun making a bad rubbing sound. The noise is coming from underneath the dash, and I don't think it has anything to do with the actual clutch. I'm wondering if anybody else has had a similar problem, and if anybody can tell me what they think may be the problem?

RPM427 · 08-28-2002, 02:40 PM

I am having the same problem right now, I just installed a dual friction.

I did not add any extra grease to the bearing retainer or throwout bearing as suggested by the throwout bearing manufacter since it comes pre-greased. I should have done so and probably replaced the crappy aluminum retainer with a steel one. I am going to try and grease it with the tranny in the car. I will post my sucess or failure (probably the latter).

jesys · 08-29-2002, 12:43 PM

So nobody has any suggestions on this?

08-28-2002, 02:16 PM	#1
jesys Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dundee, OH Posts: 3	Severe Clutch Noise and Resistence (ANYBODY?) I have an 88 GT. I have recently put a new clutch and clutch cable in, and just the other day the clutch pedal became harder to press in, and has begun making a bad rubbing sound. The noise is coming from underneath the dash, and I don't think it has anything to do with the actual clutch. I'm wondering if anybody else has had a similar problem, and if anybody can tell me what they think may be the problem? Last edited by jesys; 08-29-2002 at 12:44 PM..

08-28-2002, 02:40 PM	#2
RPM427 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Huntington NY Posts: 573	I am having the same problem right now, I just installed a dual friction. I did not add any extra grease to the bearing retainer or throwout bearing as suggested by the throwout bearing manufacter since it comes pre-greased. I should have done so and probably replaced the crappy aluminum retainer with a steel one. I am going to try and grease it with the tranny in the car. I will post my sucess or failure (probably the latter). __________________ -1993 Mustang, 900rwhp 03-04 cobra based 4v swap, full Griggs setup, project underway -1994 Ranger w/ 427cid windsor (daily beater) check it out!

08-29-2002, 12:43 PM	#3
jesys Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dundee, OH Posts: 3	So nobody has any suggestions on this?