• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 1994 - 1995 Specific Tech

Clutch chatter with NEW clutch install

  • Thread starter Thread starter solus
  • Start date Start date Mar 31, 2007

solus

New Member
Mar 10, 2007
12
0
0
Mar 31, 2007
#1
  • Mar 31, 2007
  • #1
Didn't want to hijack another thread so started this..

I have a new flywheel, clutch (Luk), and transmission with less than 5k miles on them. Ever since I got the work done, I've had clutch chatter when the pedal is up. The noise is like a squeak definately caused by something rotating. The noise goes away when I put the clutch pedal in a couple inches.. not enough to disengage the clutch (not sure if its enough to slip the clutch), just some pressure. I would think its the throwout bearing... but I just got that entire chunk of my car replaced.. why would it still be making noise? Could they have reused the old TO bearing?

I read somewhere on here that a maladjusted clutch cable can cause the TO bearing to squeak too. Is there something I can do to my cable adjustment (remove slack? something about "zero lash"..?) to see if it removes the noise without replacing the TO bearing? Cable and quadrant are all stock..

This noise drives me crazy. Any help would be appreciated. The shop that did the work say they can't fix it, its something that "sometimes happens" but doesn't cause any harm or damage to the clutch assembly... is this or are they right? Regardless, I'd like to get rid of it if its easy/cheap to do.
 

JJ95GTID

Active Member
Sep 22, 2003
1,141
4
49
Phoenix, AZ
Mar 31, 2007
#2
  • Mar 31, 2007
  • #2
When I installed the KC clutch kit it did the chatter thing off and on for about two weeks. It finally stopped and I have never heard it again. I assuming that the clutch finally mated itself to the pressure plate/flywheel.
 

solus

New Member
Mar 10, 2007
12
0
0
Mar 31, 2007
#3
  • Mar 31, 2007
  • #3
Thanks for your response!

I've had this clutch in since the summer. Its been well over two weeks Even drove the car up north to school. The noise is worse in the cold...

I said "NEW" in the topic b/c I've had the noise since it was newly installed.
 

HISSIN50

"How long does it take to get help in here?
15 Year Member
Nov 29, 1999
31,179
34
129
Mar 31, 2007
#4
  • Mar 31, 2007
  • #4
You most certainly should not have any clutch chatter with the clutch fully engaged.

I'm one whom likes to set the clutch cable adjustment at zero lash - I remove all slack from the cable. This keeps the TOB touching the diaphram fingers just a hair (which saves the TOB retainer) but does not preload the clutch. I have even used a slight bit of preload on the cable (which isnt enough to do anything except hold the TOB tighter against the diaphram fingers) if a TOB is noisy.

If you desire and have the 'room' to do it (we don't know how your clutch is currently adjusted regarding cable slack), you could tighten the adjustment up a hair if you like. I'm not real hot on doing this to fix a noisy TOB but it can work.

Good luck.
 

parchisi

New Member
Apr 13, 2006
519
1
0
New Mexico
Mar 31, 2007
#5
  • Mar 31, 2007
  • #5
My Spec stg 3 still chatters when I slip the clutch a lot at high rpm, and its got over 3k on it, but it is getting a lot better, almost gone now.
 

solus

New Member
Mar 10, 2007
12
0
0
Mar 31, 2007
#6
  • Mar 31, 2007
  • #6
My clutch/TO bearing isn't showing any signs of shutting up.
So my best bet is to replace w/ a Ford TO bearing and hope for the best?..
Or just live with the noise..

I may take it in to the place that did the work and ask them to deal with it... I have some number of years warranty on their labor - just hope it covers it.

To adjust my cable, I'd have to get a firewall adjuster, cable, and quadrant, no? or can I get away with just the adjuster?

Thanks!
 

HISSIN50

"How long does it take to get help in here?
15 Year Member
Nov 29, 1999
31,179
34
129
Mar 31, 2007
#7
  • Mar 31, 2007
  • #7
To adjust your linkage (to tighten the cable more than the stock components allow), you could just add a FWA. The stock quadrant and pawl will strip on you sometime so you might as well just renew the quadrant (with a metal one) at the same time. It's 30 bucks well spent.

Good luck.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

A
1987 5.0 speed density Foxbody crank no start
  • Alan2204
  • May 23, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
10
Views
285
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech May 30, 2026
Mcmahst
K
TKX Transmission Shifting Problem
  • KWC156
  • Jun 23, 2025
  • Other Auto Tech
  • 2
Replies
21
Views
2K
Other Auto Tech Jun 13, 2026
427nostang
4
J
2004 Mustang 3.8L V6 vibrations above 65 MPH and differential leaks
  • joeybuddy96
  • Mar 16, 2026
  • SN95 V6 Mustang Tech
Replies
16
Views
553
SN95 V6 Mustang Tech Jul 14, 2026
joeybuddy96
J
S
Drivetrain 8.8 Pinion and 302 rear main seal leaks after replacing. 93 5.0 with t-5
  • Steigy4827
  • Jun 23, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
10
Views
662
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Apr 1, 2026
Steigy4827
S
Drivetrain Clutch cable?
  • flashback87
  • Jul 14, 2024
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
  • 2 3
Replies
43
Views
4K
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Sep 29, 2024
Noobz347
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 1994 - 1995 Specific Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?