Clutch Problem? HELP

EasyE64 · November 25th, 2007, 04:09 PM

When the car is on the clutch makes a grinding noise and when i place my foot on top of it i can feel it grinding. Then when I push it in it still grinds. It sounds really bad and i stipped driving it for now. I am going to the mechanic as soon as I can to get it checked out. If I need a new clutch and flywheel what would you guys recommend.

modded232 · November 25th, 2007, 04:23 PM

All depends on how much power you plan on adding to your car (if any), how grippy of a clutch you are willing to put up with, and if are willing to have a clutch pedal that is harder to push down on.

What are your plans for your car?

EasyE64 · November 25th, 2007, 04:32 PM

i dont plan on doing anything major to it. I would prefer if the clutch was like it is now or a little lighter maybe.

modded232 · November 25th, 2007, 04:36 PM

Then don't go to a performance aftermarket clutch - just get a stock replacement clutch put in. If you want the stock feel, I would recommend staying stock. And a lighter clutch pedal would not be good at all, you need some pressure or it will slip like crazy.

EasyE64 · November 25th, 2007, 04:43 PM

Where can I find a good stock clutch? also what about the flywheel?

HMUSN · November 25th, 2007, 04:44 PM

how many miles on the car?

you could just resurface your flywheel man.

EasyE64 · November 25th, 2007, 04:58 PM

106k miles.

tjames · November 25th, 2007, 05:11 PM

get your flywheel reserfaced and just go with a stock clutch. you can find them on ebay for pretty cheap alot of times, then you just have to pay to get it installed

EasyE64 · November 25th, 2007, 05:30 PM

Who wants to find me a clutch on ebay? c'mon you know you wanna.

HMUSN · November 25th, 2007, 05:45 PM

you should include the fact that your car is a 1996 next time

eBay Motors: 95-03 FORD MUSTANG 3.8 L V6 NEW HEAVY-DUTY CLUTCH KIT (item 150185871613 end time Nov-27-07 10:47:04 PST)

tjames · November 25th, 2007, 05:46 PM

what year is your car

tjames · November 25th, 2007, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

you should include the fact that your car is a 1996 next time

eBay Motors: 95-03 FORD MUSTANG 3.8 L V6 NEW HEAVY-DUTY CLUTCH KIT (item 150185871613 end time Nov-27-07 10:47:04 PST)

damn you HMUSN, i did that searching for nothing

HMUSN · November 25th, 2007, 05:54 PM

lol

EasyE64 · November 26th, 2007, 11:21 AM

Ok so my next question is: is it safe to drive it to work and such(work is only .7 miles from home) or should I not drive it at all until i get a new clutch. Also does anyone know how much the installation will cost?

Onemanzu · November 26th, 2007, 11:29 AM

i would also tell you to look into a GT stock clutch they are known to handle a tad more abuse then the normal V6 clutch ...

EasyE64 · November 26th, 2007, 08:58 PM

can i find that on ebay...my car is a 96 btw...lol. I'm afriad ill buy the wrong thing on ebay.

tjames · November 26th, 2007, 09:13 PM

Originally Posted by EasyE64

Ok so my next question is: is it safe to drive it to work and such(work is only .7 miles from home) or should I not drive it at all until i get a new clutch. Also does anyone know how much the installation will cost?

i would walk if its only .7 miles or get a ride. you dont want to drive with a messed up clutch or pretty soon you will have tranny problems from grinding the gears

El_Cangri · November 26th, 2007, 09:15 PM

but for the Gt clutch you need the Gt flywheel...

get good deals at a local ford shop i got a new clutch kit for 140 and it was from ford.. the guy told me to bring the shopper where i saw the cheap ford kit and he lowered me the price

EasyE64 · November 26th, 2007, 09:16 PM

Originally Posted by tjames

i would walk if its only .7 miles or get a ride. you dont want to drive with a messed up clutch or pretty soon you will have tranny problems from grinding the gears

Yea thats what i did before i could drive. It's a convienience thing but i wont drive it until i take it to the mechanic.

El_Cangri · November 26th, 2007, 09:17 PM

Originally Posted by tjames

i would walk if its only .7 miles or get a ride. you dont want to drive with a messed up clutch or pretty soon you will have tranny problems from grinding the gears

yeah get some exercise move those legs!

lol walking... 7 miles it a hell lot like a 40 minute walk? my home is 3 mile from my school and it take me 5 minutes jogging tho.. i live on a mountain... (i aint no hillbilly lol)

November 25th, 2007, 04:09 PM	#1
EasyE64 Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Vern Posts: 62 iTrader: 0 reviews	Clutch Problem? HELP When the car is on the clutch makes a grinding noise and when i place my foot on top of it i can feel it grinding. Then when I push it in it still grinds. It sounds really bad and i stipped driving it for now. I am going to the mechanic as soon as I can to get it checked out. If I need a new clutch and flywheel what would you guys recommend. __________________ Fog Lights eventually!

November 25th, 2007, 04:32 PM	#3
EasyE64 Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Vern Posts: 62 iTrader: 0 reviews	i dont plan on doing anything major to it. I would prefer if the clutch was like it is now or a little lighter maybe. __________________ Fog Lights eventually!

November 25th, 2007, 04:43 PM	#5
EasyE64 Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Vern Posts: 62 iTrader: 0 reviews	Where can I find a good stock clutch? also what about the flywheel? __________________ Fog Lights eventually!

November 25th, 2007, 04:44 PM	#6
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	how many miles on the car? you could just resurface your flywheel man. __________________

November 25th, 2007, 04:58 PM	#7
EasyE64 Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Vern Posts: 62 iTrader: 0 reviews	106k miles. __________________ Fog Lights eventually!

November 25th, 2007, 04:23 PM	#2
modded232 Regular 2000 Mustang V6 Vert Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 218 iTrader: 0 reviews	All depends on how much power you plan on adding to your car (if any), how grippy of a clutch you are willing to put up with, and if are willing to have a clutch pedal that is harder to push down on. What are your plans for your car?

November 25th, 2007, 04:36 PM	#4
modded232 Regular 2000 Mustang V6 Vert Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 218 iTrader: 0 reviews	Then don't go to a performance aftermarket clutch - just get a stock replacement clutch put in. If you want the stock feel, I would recommend staying stock. And a lighter clutch pedal would not be good at all, you need some pressure or it will slip like crazy.

November 25th, 2007, 05:30 PM	#9
EasyE64 Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Vern Posts: 62 iTrader: 0 reviews	Who wants to find me a clutch on ebay? c'mon you know you wanna. __________________ Fog Lights eventually!

November 25th, 2007, 05:45 PM	#10
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	you should include the fact that your car is a 1996 next time eBay Motors: 95-03 FORD MUSTANG 3.8 L V6 NEW HEAVY-DUTY CLUTCH KIT (item 150185871613 end time Nov-27-07 10:47:04 PST) __________________

November 25th, 2007, 05:54 PM	#13
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	lol __________________

November 26th, 2007, 11:21 AM	#14
EasyE64 Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Vern Posts: 62 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ok so my next question is: is it safe to drive it to work and such(work is only .7 miles from home) or should I not drive it at all until i get a new clutch. Also does anyone know how much the installation will cost? __________________ Fog Lights eventually!

November 26th, 2007, 11:29 AM	#15
Onemanzu ¡ʇsnq ɹo uʍop ǝpısdn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Looking for free hand jobs in poland springs nebraska... silly gooses Posts: 12,514 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	i would also tell you to look into a GT stock clutch they are known to handle a tad more abuse then the normal V6 clutch ... __________________ My Foz

November 26th, 2007, 08:58 PM	#16
EasyE64 Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Vern Posts: 62 iTrader: 0 reviews	can i find that on ebay...my car is a 96 btw...lol. I'm afriad ill buy the wrong thing on ebay. __________________ Fog Lights eventually!

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