Okay, lately my 95 GT has been making a light popping noise when releasing the clutch on a cold start, leaving in first gear. It doesn't happen every time but primarily when I first drive it in the morning or a cold start and it seems to go away driving a bit. The clutch, pressure plate, rear seal etc...where all done less that 10k miles ago by the previous owner, which I even have the reciept for. Could this be a linkage issue? Also I have a small oil leak coming from what looks like the rear main seal. This seems wired since it was recently professionally replaced less than 10k miles ago. Is my best bet to simply degrease the whole area and watch for leaks? Let me know, thanks!
Clutch Popping? Rear Main Seal?
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Adam95GT
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degrease the area and check for leaks... But also take off the cover to your shift fork and look at your Throw out bearing... Make sure it is in good shape... was this replaced as well...? also check the trans fluid while your under there
If you replaced the cable, check for proper routing. If the pedal is harder to push when the car is cold, the firewall might be flexing if the cable is improperly routed.
I'd also hose down the back of the engine - a valve cover or PCV leak can go down the back of the motor and mimic a RMS leak.
Good luck.
I'd also hose down the back of the engine - a valve cover or PCV leak can go down the back of the motor and mimic a RMS leak.
Good luck.
mo_dingo
20+ Year Stangneter 
I believe the throw out bearing, shift fork...were all replaced when the clutch was done. I will have to double check the reciept. The car doesn't have a stock quadrant, it has a BBK Adjustable Quadrant and Cable. I will get the car up in the air hopefully this weekend and get a better look. As far as the pvc valve, where exactly is it located? I will check my chilton manaul (the best money I have spent so far) but figured I'd ask anyway. Thanks.
Sounds good. I missed your post a couple back about the location of the PCV valve. It sounds like you found it (passenger side of center on the rear of the lower intake).
Now is the PCV system fully functional? A clogged PCV system can cause crankcase pressure to find the next least path of resistance, which often happens to be the RMS.
Guys have replaced a RMS only to find their leak persists.
Good luck.
Now is the PCV system fully functional? A clogged PCV system can cause crankcase pressure to find the next least path of resistance, which often happens to be the RMS.
Guys have replaced a RMS only to find their leak persists.
Good luck.
Adam95GT
New Member
take it out and shake it... you should hear something move inside... if not its probally clogged...
The PCV valve's check-ball not only needs to make noise, but the spring inside it needs to function. It's very difficult to know if the spring is functioning properly. For what they cost and if the age of the existing one is not known, it's best to replace it (use a Motorcraft, along with a new grommet and screen) and forget it for a couple years.
Good luck.
Good luck.
