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240sxspeedracer1 · 12-23-2001, 09:13 PM

Recently I have been hearing a squeaking noise when I depress the cluth and I was wondering if that means anything.  If anyone had the prob or has it right now, help me out here.  thanx

fourg63 · 12-23-2001, 09:21 PM

I doubt it.The spring that returns the clutch pedal might need lubrication.

240sxspeedracer1 · 12-23-2001, 09:23 PM

oh ok, thats the kind of answer I needed to hear <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>  No money involved, just a lil good old fashioned kitchen grease on my springs and I'm set.  thanx

12-25-2001, 12:25 AM

do you hear the noise if you depress the clutch slightly or full depression?

if so from what it sounds could be a possible throw out bearing.

but its hard to tell unless more is described

*DSC* · 12-25-2001, 07:44 AM

Mine does it too, the clutch feels fine though. its just a squeeking sound when I push down and let it back up. I can't hear it over the sound of the engine, only when the cars off and I push the clutch in. Could anything get damaged by not being lubed properly?

240sxspeedracer1 · 12-25-2001, 01:23 PM

that sound only happens when I push it all the way in, When it comes back up there is no noise, just when It reaches the bottom, like when I am coming to a stop and I press it all the way down, its like a lil creaking noise, like an old, greaseless door creaking open.

ianhan · 12-25-2001, 05:36 PM

Mine does that too, I have been told that it's the clutch's throw out bearing.  It is not normal and it can cause serious problems after a long period of time.  I am about to get the clutch changed out.  Anyone interested in trying to get an ACT clutch groupbuy going?  I am in and I will take charge looking for a good price if anyone else is interested.  The cheapest I saw has been 25% of the MSRP on ACT's site.  

Ian

12-25-2001, 05:43 PM

actually after re reading your post and seeing the new ones i doubt its your t/o bearing. you would hear more of a grinding noise.

i just changed my clutch bymyself some 500 + miles ago and i finally drove my car after its been sitting for winter storage

check and see if your bushing in the clutch pedal is good and also just lube the spring like fourg63 said

jyt747 · 12-26-2001, 01:39 AM

I also had that problem in my old car, but ignored it and after awhile the spring went out right in the middle of traffic. Had to get the guy behind me to use his car to push it over to the side of the freeway. Most likely it's the spring, so check it out or you might get stuck like me. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=';)'>

chickenmanq · 12-26-2001, 12:06 PM

THAT SQUEAKING SOUND: lubricate the ball your throwout bearing lever pivots against.  Motorcycle chain lube in a aerosol can works very well, and won't fling off toward your clutch.  Just make sure you don't spray any on your clutch when you're lubing the lever.

12-27-2001, 10:44 PM

its not anywhere near the clutch guys its inside the car. and its not the t/o bearing nor the shaft.

i just drove my 240 after storing it for winter for 2 wks and i have the same thing. its the clutch pedal spring

chickenmanq · 12-27-2001, 11:23 PM

Ahh yes, it can be that, but I suspect it is the ball of the t/o lever.  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>  Whichever, poke around the car until you find it.

*DSC* · 12-28-2001, 12:07 AM

Man, I need to get an FSM, I dono where any of that stuff is <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':('> I guess I'll order one soon, if I even have a hundred bux left from c-mas.

Chokets · 11-14-2002, 01:51 PM

has anyone fixed (changed) their throw-out bearing? I have this sound with my pedal too... sounds like it's coming from the spring or something, i can't see exactly because sound is invisible, but it's totally anoying, specially when i got a lady in the car... <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blush.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':blush:'>
is changing the TOB hard? is that even my problem?
(squeek when clutch goes in and again on the way out)

Chokets · 11-15-2002, 08:54 AM

<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/whatsthat.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':whatthe:'> bump

11-14-2002, 01:51 PM	#14
Chokets Endless Knights Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NOVA Posts: 231 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	has anyone fixed (changed) their throw-out bearing? I have this sound with my pedal too... sounds like it's coming from the spring or something, i can't see exactly because sound is invisible, but it's totally anoying, specially when i got a lady in the car... <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blush.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':blush:'> is changing the TOB hard? is that even my problem? (squeek when clutch goes in and again on the way out) __________________ K.A.H. -so then i tell'er "yeah, honey, you're on the list, but i moved you way to the bottom!"

11-15-2002, 08:54 AM	#15
Chokets Endless Knights Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NOVA Posts: 231 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/whatsthat.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':whatthe:'> bump __________________ K.A.H. -so then i tell'er "yeah, honey, you're on the list, but i moved you way to the bottom!"

12-23-2001, 09:13 PM	#1
240sxspeedracer1 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: jerzzzz Age: 43 Posts: 494 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Recently I have been hearing a squeaking noise when I depress the cluth and I was wondering if that means anything.  If anyone had the prob or has it right now, help me out here.  thanx

12-23-2001, 09:21 PM	#2
fourg63 Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 40 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I doubt it.The spring that returns the clutch pedal might need lubrication.

12-23-2001, 09:23 PM	#3
240sxspeedracer1 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: jerzzzz Age: 43 Posts: 494 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	oh ok, thats the kind of answer I needed to hear <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>  No money involved, just a lil good old fashioned kitchen grease on my springs and I'm set.  thanx

12-25-2001, 12:25 AM	#4
Guest Posts: n/a	do you hear the noise if you depress the clutch slightly or full depression? if so from what it sounds could be a possible throw out bearing. but its hard to tell unless more is described

12-25-2001, 07:44 AM	#5
DSC New Title Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: VA Posts: 3,454 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Mine does it too, the clutch feels fine though. its just a squeeking sound when I push down and let it back up. I can't hear it over the sound of the engine, only when the cars off and I push the clutch in. Could anything get damaged by not being lubed properly?

12-25-2001, 01:23 PM	#6
240sxspeedracer1 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: jerzzzz Age: 43 Posts: 494 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	that sound only happens when I push it all the way in, When it comes back up there is no noise, just when It reaches the bottom, like when I am coming to a stop and I press it all the way down, its like a lil creaking noise, like an old, greaseless door creaking open.

12-25-2001, 05:36 PM	#7
ianhan Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 42 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Mine does that too, I have been told that it's the clutch's throw out bearing.  It is not normal and it can cause serious problems after a long period of time.  I am about to get the clutch changed out.  Anyone interested in trying to get an ACT clutch groupbuy going?  I am in and I will take charge looking for a good price if anyone else is interested.  The cheapest I saw has been 25% of the MSRP on ACT's site.   Ian

12-25-2001, 05:43 PM	#8
Guest Posts: n/a	actually after re reading your post and seeing the new ones i doubt its your t/o bearing. you would hear more of a grinding noise. i just changed my clutch bymyself some 500 + miles ago and i finally drove my car after its been sitting for winter storage check and see if your bushing in the clutch pedal is good and also just lube the spring like fourg63 said

12-26-2001, 01:39 AM	#9
jyt747 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 305 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I also had that problem in my old car, but ignored it and after awhile the spring went out right in the middle of traffic. Had to get the guy behind me to use his car to push it over to the side of the freeway. Most likely it's the spring, so check it out or you might get stuck like me. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=';)'>

12-26-2001, 12:06 PM	#10
chickenmanq Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,000 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	THAT SQUEAKING SOUND: lubricate the ball your throwout bearing lever pivots against.  Motorcycle chain lube in a aerosol can works very well, and won't fling off toward your clutch.  Just make sure you don't spray any on your clutch when you're lubing the lever.

12-27-2001, 10:44 PM	#11
Guest Posts: n/a	its not anywhere near the clutch guys its inside the car. and its not the t/o bearing nor the shaft. i just drove my 240 after storing it for winter for 2 wks and i have the same thing. its the clutch pedal spring

12-27-2001, 11:23 PM	#12
chickenmanq Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,000 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ahh yes, it can be that, but I suspect it is the ball of the t/o lever.  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>  Whichever, poke around the car until you find it.

12-28-2001, 12:07 AM	#13
DSC New Title Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: VA Posts: 3,454 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Man, I need to get an FSM, I dono where any of that stuff is <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':('> I guess I'll order one soon, if I even have a hundred bux left from c-mas.