Squeaking coming from front wheels

82 GT · 06-22-2004, 10:26 PM

On my '88GT I started noticing a squeaking sound coming from the front wheels. As I pick up speed it slowly goes away.
I'm also starting to think that it's my throw out bearing because it goes away if I press the clutch in.(at least it seems to go away)
What should I check first?
Is there a way to tell for sure if it is my throw out bearing or not?

WildWheels · 06-23-2004, 08:21 PM

My car done the same thing when i installed a new clutch kit. And it did just like yours come to find out it was my flywheel i had to get it surfaced. That fixxed my problem. Good luck.

Mach 1 · 06-24-2004, 01:01 AM

the first thing would be to determine if its the wheel or the clutch...

82 GT · 06-24-2004, 02:20 PM

If it's the clutch or flywheel then it doesn't matter because I'm planning on a new clutch next month anyway. I have 94K on the original clutch so I'm guessing it's about time for a new one.

Mach 1 · 06-24-2004, 09:13 PM

you should be able to isolate it first...tell where its coming from. jack

82 GT · 06-24-2004, 10:08 PM

I noticed tonight that there is no squeaking if I coast along with it out of gear. It only does it with the clutch engaged and stops when the clutch is disengaged.
It slowly goes away as I pick up speed.
That narrows it down to somewhere in the clutch assembly.

Mach 1 · 06-26-2004, 04:42 PM

sounds like the throwout bearing. If your changing the clutch anyway, just make sure you get a new throwout bearing.

Rev · 06-26-2004, 05:06 PM

And pilot bearing.

Rev

06-22-2004, 10:26 PM	#1
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Squeaking coming from front wheels On my '88GT I started noticing a squeaking sound coming from the front wheels. As I pick up speed it slowly goes away. I'm also starting to think that it's my throw out bearing because it goes away if I press the clutch in.(at least it seems to go away) What should I check first? Is there a way to tell for sure if it is my throw out bearing or not? __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

06-24-2004, 01:01 AM	#3
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	the first thing would be to determine if its the wheel or the clutch... __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

06-24-2004, 02:20 PM	#4
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	If it's the clutch or flywheel then it doesn't matter because I'm planning on a new clutch next month anyway. I have 94K on the original clutch so I'm guessing it's about time for a new one. __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

06-24-2004, 09:13 PM	#5
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	you should be able to isolate it first...tell where its coming from. jack __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

06-24-2004, 10:08 PM	#6
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	I noticed tonight that there is no squeaking if I coast along with it out of gear. It only does it with the clutch engaged and stops when the clutch is disengaged. It slowly goes away as I pick up speed. That narrows it down to somewhere in the clutch assembly. __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

06-23-2004, 08:21 PM	#2
WildWheels Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Apalachicola, Florida Posts: 50	My car done the same thing when i installed a new clutch kit. And it did just like yours come to find out it was my flywheel i had to get it surfaced. That fixxed my problem. Good luck.

06-26-2004, 04:42 PM	#7
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	sounds like the throwout bearing. If your changing the clutch anyway, just make sure you get a new throwout bearing. __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

06-26-2004, 05:06 PM	#8
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Pilot bearing? And pilot bearing. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

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