Terribly squeaky Clutch

WhiteHorsesRun · February 3rd, 2011, 05:59 PM

I have a 1996 v6 mustang (and its my baby and its also quite awesome lol) But for some reason when the car is on the clutch squeaks horribly when im letting it out (sometimes when pushing in) and it feels like its grinding ... like its really rough pushing in and letting out, anyways i looked up and found out its a cable clutch (i was lookin for the clutch fluid reservoir) , and i have no idea what is causing the squeak and the roughness of pushing and releasing it.

Also i should note i guess i did grease the peddle its self to see if that was causing it and that didnt do a dang thing (figured it wouldnt but always try the cheapest thing first lol)

Anyways if anyone has any idea of whats causing it and how i should go about correcting it that would be fantastic.

Thanks in advance.

Mr. Red Pony · February 3rd, 2011, 06:49 PM

Throw out bearing.

Mr. Red Pony · February 3rd, 2011, 06:50 PM

Whats your mileage. I would suggest you replace you clutch and pressure plate along with the throwout bearing while you have the trans out anyways.

mayosailor27 · February 3rd, 2011, 06:51 PM

^ x2 for both posts

WhiteHorsesRun · February 3rd, 2011, 07:22 PM

120k miles and round about how much is the bearing?

goren813 · February 3rd, 2011, 07:24 PM

Stock clutch still? Sounds like more than the TOB, to me itd be about time for a clutch replacement, which would include the TOB and other related parts.

mayosailor27 · February 3rd, 2011, 07:25 PM

Just do a clutch set. (tob, pressure plate, resurface or get new flywheel, clutch disc, and input shaft bearing) Search google for a site or the sponsors here for a clutch set--

WhiteHorsesRun · February 3rd, 2011, 08:11 PM

I can't find any clutch kits except ones for GT and Cobras will those fit in mine? Cause I have yet to see one specifically for a v6

mcqueen · February 3rd, 2011, 08:30 PM

AmericanMuscle, LateModelRestoration, StangMods, etc should all carry clutch kits for V6s. But do yourself a favor and get an OEM Ford throwout bearing. There are tons of horror stories about aftermarket throwout bearings going bad after 100 miles.

mcqueen · February 3rd, 2011, 08:35 PM

RAM Powergrip Clutch (94-04 V6) at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!
RAM HDX Clutch (94-04 V6) at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!
SPEC Stage 1 Clutch (94-04 Mustang V6) at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!
SPEC Stage 2 Clutch (94-04 Mustang V6) at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!

There's 4 from AM. Just don't use the throwout bearings that come with the kits.

goren813 · February 3rd, 2011, 08:48 PM

Yeah, GT or Cobra will NOT fit. Make sure its not only for a v6, but your specific model year as well. SPEC Stage I is a good clutch, but as said, get a Ford HD TOB.

Mr. Red Pony · February 3rd, 2011, 09:29 PM

I just put in the RAM HDX and Spec Steel Flywheel with a Ford Racing Heavy Duty TOB and Pilot Bearing. Plus a new Quadrant and Adjustable cable. I like it.

Ford Racing : Performance Parts - Ford Mustang - Cobra - Dodge Viper - Chevy Corvette - C6 - LS1
RAM HDX Clutch (94-04 V6) at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!
SPEC Billet Steel Flywheel (94-04 Mustang V6) at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!
Mustang Clutch Adjuster Kit (96-04) at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!
The Fire wall adjuster is not needed if you go with the adjustable cable.

Everything for man ran about 600 including a new clutch cover/dust boot.

I would also suggest replacing your rear main seal while you have everything off.

mcqueen · February 3rd, 2011, 09:39 PM

Hey Red, is this the TOB you used? Ford Racing Performance Mustang Throwout Bearing (79-04 V8) at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!

I know it says V8's only, but I know a number of the years listed used the same tranny as us.

I don't need a new clutch, mine is just a year old. But this question has been bugging me for a while lol

Mr. Red Pony · February 3rd, 2011, 09:43 PM

Originally Posted by mcqueen

Hey Red, is this the TOB you used? Ford Racing Performance Mustang Throwout Bearing (79-04 V8) at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!

I know it says V8's only, but I know a number of the years listed used the same tranny as us.

I don't need a new clutch, mine is just a year old. But this question has been bugging me for a while lol

Originally Posted by Mr. Red Pony

I just put in the RAM HDX and Spec Steel Flywheel with a Ford Racing Heavy Duty TOB and Pilot Bearing. Plus a new Quadrant and Adjustable cable. I like it.

-click- Ford Racing : Performance Parts - Ford Mustang - Cobra - Dodge Viper - Chevy Corvette - C6 - LS1 -click-
RAM HDX Clutch (94-04 V6) at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!
SPEC Billet Steel Flywheel (94-04 Mustang V6) at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!
Mustang Clutch Adjuster Kit (96-04) at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!
The Fire wall adjuster is not needed if you go with the adjustable cable.

Everything for man ran about 600 including a new clutch cover/dust boot.

I would also suggest replacing your rear main seal while you have everything off.

look

mcqueen · February 3rd, 2011, 09:46 PM

I refuse to click your horrible links

Alright, I clicked it now. I just didn't click it before because I assumed it was another clutch kit

Mr. Red Pony · February 3rd, 2011, 09:53 PM

Originally Posted by mcqueen

I refuse to click your horrible links

Alright, I clicked it now. I just didn't click it before because I assumed it was another clutch kit

Nope. I have both of those bearings in right now. I have put about 1500 miles on it and I haven't heard a bit of noise from any of the stuff. The RAM bearing had a fat 'made in china' sticker on it and it made noise right out of the box..

mcqueen · February 3rd, 2011, 10:00 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Red Pony

Nope. I have both of those bearings in right now. I have put about 1500 miles on it and I haven't heard a bit of noise from any of the stuff. The RAM bearing had a fat 'made in china' sticker on it and it made noise right out of the box..

Wow that's ridiculous. My whole clutch kit came from a Ford dealership. I've put around 6,000 miles on it and it hasn't made a sound. Good ol' Ford

Mr. Red Pony · February 4th, 2011, 01:35 AM

Originally Posted by mcqueen

Wow that's ridiculous. My whole clutch kit came from a Ford dealership. I've put around 6,000 miles on it and it hasn't made a sound. Good ol' Ford

Damn straight.

I have faith in my RAM. You know they were on "How It's Made" for there pro stock clutch.

February 3rd, 2011, 05:59 PM	#1
WhiteHorsesRun Newbie 1996 v6 Mustang Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25 iTrader: 0 reviews	Terribly squeaky Clutch I have a 1996 v6 mustang (and its my baby and its also quite awesome lol) But for some reason when the car is on the clutch squeaks horribly when im letting it out (sometimes when pushing in) and it feels like its grinding ... like its really rough pushing in and letting out, anyways i looked up and found out its a cable clutch (i was lookin for the clutch fluid reservoir) , and i have no idea what is causing the squeak and the roughness of pushing and releasing it. Also i should note i guess i did grease the peddle its self to see if that was causing it and that didnt do a dang thing (figured it wouldnt but always try the cheapest thing first lol) Anyways if anyone has any idea of whats causing it and how i should go about correcting it that would be fantastic. Thanks in advance.

February 3rd, 2011, 06:49 PM	#2
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,789 iTrader: 10 reviews	Throw out bearing. __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

February 3rd, 2011, 06:50 PM	#3
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,789 iTrader: 10 reviews	Whats your mileage. I would suggest you replace you clutch and pressure plate along with the throwout bearing while you have the trans out anyways. __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

February 3rd, 2011, 06:51 PM	#4
mayosailor27 Better than Drugs! 97 Cobra makin' women wet Decent @ A fast one Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Norfolk, VA now Posts: 1,587 iTrader: 0 reviews	^ x2 for both posts __________________ 96 GT-sold 98 GT-05 katrina victim-parted 90 GT-traded 98 GT-traded 98 GT-parted 94 GT/Cobra-sold 95 Cobra Saleened-sold 97 Cobra-knock -sold 99 GT-knock-sold 97 Cobra-sold 96 Cobra-nothing wrong but stock! MM Cobra member 969

February 3rd, 2011, 07:24 PM	#6
goren813 MM's Official Lucifer '00 3.8L & '05 4.6L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 3,620 iTrader: 0 reviews	Stock clutch still? Sounds like more than the TOB, to me itd be about time for a clutch replacement, which would include the TOB and other related parts. __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

February 3rd, 2011, 07:22 PM	#5
WhiteHorsesRun Newbie 1996 v6 Mustang Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25 iTrader: 0 reviews	120k miles and round about how much is the bearing?

February 3rd, 2011, 07:25 PM	#7
mayosailor27 Better than Drugs! 97 Cobra makin' women wet Decent @ A fast one Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Norfolk, VA now Posts: 1,587 iTrader: 0 reviews	Just do a clutch set. (tob, pressure plate, resurface or get new flywheel, clutch disc, and input shaft bearing) Search google for a site or the sponsors here for a clutch set-- __________________ 96 GT-sold 98 GT-05 katrina victim-parted 90 GT-traded 98 GT-traded 98 GT-parted 94 GT/Cobra-sold 95 Cobra Saleened-sold 97 Cobra-knock -sold 99 GT-knock-sold 97 Cobra-sold 96 Cobra-nothing wrong but stock! MM Cobra member 969

February 3rd, 2011, 08:11 PM	#8
WhiteHorsesRun Newbie 1996 v6 Mustang Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25 iTrader: 0 reviews	I can't find any clutch kits except ones for GT and Cobras will those fit in mine? Cause I have yet to see one specifically for a v6

February 3rd, 2011, 08:48 PM	#11
goren813 MM's Official Lucifer '00 3.8L & '05 4.6L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 3,620 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah, GT or Cobra will NOT fit. Make sure its not only for a v6, but your specific model year as well. SPEC Stage I is a good clutch, but as said, get a Ford HD TOB. __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

February 3rd, 2011, 09:29 PM	#12
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,789 iTrader: 10 reviews	I just put in the RAM HDX and Spec Steel Flywheel with a Ford Racing Heavy Duty TOB and Pilot Bearing. Plus a new Quadrant and Adjustable cable. I like it. Ford Racing : Performance Parts - Ford Mustang - Cobra - Dodge Viper - Chevy Corvette - C6 - LS1 RAM HDX Clutch (94-04 V6) at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping! SPEC Billet Steel Flywheel (94-04 Mustang V6) at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping! Mustang Clutch Adjuster Kit (96-04) at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping! The Fire wall adjuster is not needed if you go with the adjustable cable. Everything for man ran about 600 including a new clutch cover/dust boot. I would also suggest replacing your rear main seal while you have everything off. __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it. Last edited by Mr. Red Pony; February 3rd, 2011 at 09:43 PM.

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