(clutch?) chattering, very very light grinding gears sound maybe

jwater7 · Dec 4, 2004

Here's what's happening.
When I push the clutch pedal all the way in, everything is fine, as I start letting my foot off of it, it's still okay...until the very last inch or two. At this point, I can hear a chattering sound that sounds like it's coming from the tranny/clutch area.
I can push the pedal it in a little big again and it will go away again, pretty consistant. It doesn't matter what gear I'm in, or if I'm in neutral.
I'm thinking something to do with the flywheel, or maybe a tension adjustment I could make? I hope it's not in my tranny. Anyone got any ideas?

thanks

urban96 · Dec 4, 2004

clutch fork

cqstang · Dec 4, 2004

throwout bearing is what it sounds like to me

baglock1 · Dec 4, 2004

Yup, TOB is going south. That's the sound you're hearing. As you push in the clutch, it's putting tension on the bearing, keeping it from rattling.

mo_dingo · Dec 4, 2004

Yup, do a search on TOB or throwout bearing on this forum. There are tons of threads that will help you out.

A very common problem on our cars.
Scott

jwater7 · Dec 5, 2004

Great, thanks for diagnosing my problem guys.
Muchly appreciated!

One thing, I've noticed that alot of people describe it more as a "chirping" sound, where mine is definately a "chattering" sound. Not sure what that means....
Anyway, I'll keep you posted on my findings.

Thanks

Darkhorse845 · Dec 5, 2004

Throwout Bearing

mustangman33 · Dec 5, 2004

Input shaft, mines did the same thing before it went out, while driving, do you a whine?

jwater7 · Dec 5, 2004

mustangman33 said:
Input shaft, mines did the same thing before it went out, while driving, do you a whine?

A very slight whine, but only what I've heard is normal with the ford 5.0

mustangman33 · Dec 5, 2004

I heard my whine in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th, it wasnt that bad at first but the whine just kept getting louder and louder till finally, clunk. Did you check your fluid? could be the T.O. also, just throwing an idea at you.

jwater7 · Dec 6, 2004

what happened with the clunk?

Thanks for reminding me, haven't checked the fluid yet, will do soon.

mustangman33 · Dec 6, 2004

when it finally clunked out, just pulled over to the side, called a tow truck back to the stable it went. But before it went out I felt the tranny slipping, it just kept getting worse and worse.

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