Clutch Questions - odd noise

[lucky]

Guys and Gals,

I have a 92 that has started making a wierd clutch noise. When you push in the Clutch (or release) it sounds like a squeaky barn board from inside the clutch area in the engine bay.

Questionoes this sound like the clutch engagement fork and the Thow out bearing are lacking lube? Q2, I wont be able to get a clutch for at least 2 weeks so will this damage the car driving it infrequently?

1 other question - can a 2003 clutch be easily put on a 92? if so, what modifications are necessary?

Thoughts anyone?

Lucky (KK34)

 

[dalybo]

could be the clutch release mechanism...did you check the clutch mechanism under the pedel?

 

[lucky]

yep no noise coming from the front of the car..

I opened the engine bay and also stuck my head under the car whil my brother worked the clutch - it sounds like a rubber ducky in there

KK34

 

[dalybo]

did you check the clutch slave cylinder. as with the pedal and release bearing mechanisms, there are several moving parts, springs, etc. that can make noise. I would check all of them for proper lubrication. I cannot get to me car in the USA as I'm out of the country, but I would think that there is a release bearing inspection plate under the transmission. If so, you may be able to get a visual.

Despite the noise, does the clutch operate OK...ie no slipping?

 

[Larry Bastanza]

There is no access except to remove the slave. Not too hard to do. I have been told, but have not had to do it myself, you can carefully relube the throw out bearing, fork, and slave without removal of the trans. There is a thread about it here, do a search.

HTH,
LarryB

 

[Captain Ted]

Hi...I have heard this same noise ....

Hugh knows how to fix it....ask him...

The Last time we drove down from the Dragon...I heard this noise coming from hughs car....( as I drove behind him most of the way back )

He fixed it very easily....

 

[DutchBlackNsx]

Guys and Gals,

Can a 2003 clutch be easily put on a 92? if so, what modifications are necessary?

Lucky (KK34)

Is possble, but its not 'easy'. w.o.w., forget that option.

 

[lucky]

THX for the answers guys,

can anyone post me Hughs email - I don't know who he is and am a little out in the cold here in Canada

KK34 - lucky