slight squeaking noise

[jwolfe60]

I just picked up a 1995 mustang gt convertible with the 5.0 and I've got a slight squeak/squeal I can't figure out. It starts when the engine is on, gets quicker as the engine revs, and goes away when you press the clutch pedal even slightly.
Thanks

 

[AZmustang98]

Throw out bearing.

 

[Maxpowers]

Throw out bearing.

Agreed.
Seach videos on Youtube. Very common problem.
You can normally drive the car this way for a long time, just very annoying.

 

[jwolfe60]

would tightening up the clutch pedal help, since even when I slighly depress the pedal it goes away?

 

[trinity_gt]

Is it s constant squeak/squeal or is it more like a chirp noise?

When a release ("throw out") bearing goes bad it typically makes noise when you load it heavily, such as when you depress the clutch pedal. The symptoms can be a squeal, groan or a rumble, depending on the stage of failure.

If you're hearing a chirp, the release bearing itself may be okay and you must need to find a way to get a bit of grease or oil onto the release arm fulcrum. This is the point at which the arm pivots when the pedal is pressed. Even a bit of runout in the diaphram spring can cause the release bearing to push a bit against the release arm and, if the pivot is dry, this can make a squeaking noise.

I wouldn't adjust the release arm tighter. That will result in the release bearing turning all the time. It's not designed for that and will wear quickly.

 

[03_TrueBlue_GT]

Trinity_GT I have a dumb question but, how would you apply the grease on the throw out bearing? Would that require taking the transmission out? Mine has been doing this since the day I bought the car with 68,000 miles now Im at 105,000...

 

[trinity_gt]

Don't apply anything to the release bearing. I'm thinking of the fulcrum at the other end of the release arm. As a test you can try to get a long tube on a can of spray lube and get it near the fulcrum and spritz it. If the noise changes or goes away for a while you've identified the problem. A longer term fix will likely involve removal of the trans to properly lube stuff, from the release arm to the front bearing retainer where the TB rides etc etc.

 

[03_TrueBlue_GT]

Ok that helps clear some things up for me! Im leaning on changing out my stock clutch this summer. THeres nothing wrong with it but I just want to get a fresh clutch in there and fix that annoying squeaking noise!