PLEASE HELP FAST!!!!

[allenpark94gt]

I was driving home from work today and my trans or clutch or something started making this horrible screeching noise whenever i put the clutch in...still seems to shift fine just a horribly loud noise that is constant when the clutch is engaged...smells like something is burning but not like a burning clutch...if anyone can help please do because i have high school nationals next wknd.

 

[wytstang]

Sounds like the throw out bearing has taken a dump on it happend to me a while back. If the clutch has not been changed might as well change that as well while you are already there.

 

[Zero Signal]

Definitly throwout bearing. It happened to me. . .soooo embarrassing!

 

[Ryan Paterick]

Yup, TB is toast. Like others say, put a new clutch in while your at it.

 

[allenpark94gt]

ya thats what i was thinking it was...how much is a new throwout bearing?..and ya i'm gonna replace the clutch while i have the trans out of the car

 

[wytstang]

check out www.ddperformance.com they have it for $19 also have clutches at pretty good $$.

 

[allenpark94gt]

well i found a clutch and bearing and everything for 150 at advance auto parts...not sure how good it is tho...what do you guys think i should do

 

[wytstang]

well i found a clutch and bearing and everything for 150 at advance auto parts...not sure how good it is tho...what do you guys think i should do

for emergency purposes only use what is available to you. I would

 

[TROJN007]

I just put that clutch set from advanced auto in my 94 GT and it seems to work fine.

 

[mo_dingo]

Yep TOB is toast.

If you are going to do the clutch yourself, have fun!!! I have TONS of tips for the install, just shoot me a PPM. And make sure you at least resurface the flywheel ($30) or buy a new flywheel ($50 from autozone)
Scott

 

[Slow5.0]

When I bought my Stang , Th. bearing was gone , I installed cobra clutch with new bearing , and 3 months after bearing gone again, than I rbuil tranny and installed with nex cobra clutch and bearing is gone again

 

[5.0 from 95]

I have put 3k miles on my car since I got it. I installed an new clutch after about 500 of those miles. Since that first install, I am know on my 3rd TOB. Either I cannot adjust them even close or they are all POS. I have heard that the ford OEM tob is actually the best one you can buy. If anybody ever figures out exactly how to adjust them, Please send me a PM.


Paul

 

[swingline]

I was told to buy a Ford TOB when I install my Spec Stage I.

 

[allenpark94gt]

well i have some friends that work at auto parts stores and my buddy at ramchargers hooked me up with a ford racing clutch. It was the tob, clutch, and pressure plate for 150. I would assume it has the good tob from ford?..also...any tips for installing?...i will start monday when i take it to the shop at school and hopefully be done by wednesday since high school nationals is next saturday...also...is there a break in period that i shouldnt powershift or drive it hard?

 

[slvrbullit302]

you will want to have th e flywheel resurfaced while you are at it.

 

[robertdale]

When I bought my Stang , Th. bearing was gone , I installed cobra clutch with new bearing , and 3 months after bearing gone again, than I rbuil tranny and installed with nex cobra clutch and bearing is gone again

Something is not right a throwout bearing should last many years. Make sure you don't let your foot ride on the clutch in between shifts or while driving because this binds the bearing and will kill them quick.

 

[allenpark94gt]

alright guys big question.....is it going to hurt the car if i drive it to school tomorow into the shop so i can start working on it...it is about 1.2 mile drive...should i try it or drop the 100 bucks to get it towed?

 

[robertdale]

i would drive it the $100 you save would go along way on a new clutch pressure plate and TOB. prob won't hurt what already is bad.

 

[302fordracer]

throwout bearing makes sense for the noise but seeing as how I have never had one go bad on me...why would it smell? I was kinda figuring a leaky seal allowing oil to get on the plates but then I guess the clutch would be slipping...just curious..still learning my mechanics.

 

[AznStanger3v]

hell, dont resurface the flywheel. this is your excuse for a lightweight aluminum one