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Old 04-26-12, 09:56 AM
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Default Why is my clutch chirping?

Just curious on this funny sound I've been hearing lately. I had my clutch replaced last month which was pretty expensive, and for the last few days I've been hearing a slight chirp when I push on the clutch. It only makes this noise if I push the pedal down about 1". So it's not any where near the "grab" point. It's heard when I barely press down. Take a listen to the vid and let me know your thoughts. Turn up your speakers, as this was recorded with my camera phone so the sound quality isn't exactly THX

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Old 04-26-12, 10:05 AM
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Sounds like the throwout to me.
Old 04-26-12, 01:39 PM
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^ Yep you may not enough grease on the spline, or a defective TB
Old 04-26-12, 05:54 PM
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i cant hear much of a chirp on yours to be honest. my clutch makes a loud high pitch chirping with each rotation of the motor when the clutch is let out at an idle/when I am stopped and when i have my foot off the gas decelerating
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Sounds like the throw out bearing as indicated.

A previous posted stated the spline needs to be re-greased. Where and what is that cuz I'm having similiar issues?

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Old 04-26-13, 06:19 AM
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Was this question answered?

I have the same thing going on and I'd like to know... obviously its out of warranty
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