New clutch whines

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spock2001us

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• Aug 16, 2010

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My clutch makes a sound like a hamster running on a wheel. It makes the sound whether in gear or not. It started after I had a new clutch installed a few weeks ago. I can make the noise stop by just touching the clutch pedal. I think if I tighten the clutch cable a bit, I can make the sound stop for good. But, by doing this am I only inviting trouble down the road? Or should I take it back to the trans stop and ask him to figure it out?

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Venom351R

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• Aug 16, 2010

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Was the throw out and pilot bearing replaced along w/ the clutch?

 

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spock2001us

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• Aug 17, 2010

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Venom351R said:

Was the throw out and pilot bearing replaced along w/ the clutch?

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Yes, throw out was replaced, not sure of pilot bearing.

 

SableSal

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I would have had them both replaced. Sounds like a TO bearing noise.

 

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ARRRRRGGGGGGHHHHH

Took car back to guy who installed new clutch/plate and TO bearing. He told me it sounds like a bad bearing. I REMINDED him that he just installed the #$@%^&*(, he then REMINDED me that I brought him the parts. I bought the King Cobra clutch and TO bearing off the net....(he wanted $180 more for the same parts). He told me it happens all the time with bad bearings, as if I would know the difference.

Now he (of course) he tells me he needs another $200 in labor to put in a new bearing......arrrgggghhhh....had I let him get the parts it would be covered by warranty....arrrgghhhh.....LOL

I got hosed

 

Adam95GT

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• Aug 24, 2010

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spock2001us said:

Took car back to guy who installed new clutch/plate and TO bearing. He told me it sounds like a bad bearing. I REMINDED him that he just installed the #$@%^&*(, he then REMINDED me that I brought him the parts. I bought the King Cobra clutch and TO bearing off the net....(he wanted $180 more for the same parts). He told me it happens all the time with bad bearings, as if I would know the difference.

Now he (of course) he tells me he needs another $200 in labor to put in a new bearing......arrrgggghhhh....had I let him get the parts it would be covered by warranty....arrrgghhhh.....LOL

I got hosed

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Not hosed... you bought the parts my friend.

 

Venom351R

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always buy a ford TOB, I just had my clutch done a week ago. new flywheel, new clutch, new TOB and new pilot bearing. No noise, no issues.

 

revhead347

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Adam95GT said:

Not hosed... you bought the parts my friend.

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+1 to that. There's really not much you can say if you brought him the parts. So long as he installed the TOB correctly, which is pretty hard to do incorrectly, it's your problem.

Kurt

 

revhead347

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Venom351R said:

always buy a ford TOB, I just had my clutch done a week ago. new flywheel, new clutch, new TOB and new pilot bearing. No noise, no issues.

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This is very good advice. The TOB is labor intensive to change for such a small part. Really not worth skimping on. That being said, I have found some quality ones available aside from the Ford dealership.

Kurt

 

SableSal

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• Aug 24, 2010

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Venom351R said:

always buy a ford TOB, I just had my clutch done a week ago. new flywheel, new clutch, new TOB and new pilot bearing. No noise, no issues.

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+1 I did the same, no noise issues at all!

 

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spock2001us

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Aug 25, 2010

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I am not angry at the mechanic, I perfectly understand......angry at myself for getting myself into this issue. I will take my car back to him and have him supply the bearings and get it fixed.

 

final5-0

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• Aug 25, 2010

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I feel for you and wish you did not have to deal with all that

Not to sound like a wise guy
but
The issue with the tb

So many have had that issue
and
The advice from many has been to go Genuine Ford ONLY :Word:

I only bring this up to show everyone

Lots of peeps here have given all kinds sound knowledge
therefore
The thing to do is search out the info BEFORE doing any action

Why not replace it yourself and save the money

Grady

 

Zero_chance

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• Sep 2, 2010

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Ive heard of people that will straight up throw away the TOB that comes supplied with the KC clutch kit. I honestly dont think Ive ever heard anything good about the bearing they use in that kit.