[TheTechnical99]

Seems like when I'm driving or just sitting in neutral, I'm hearing a rapid ticking sound from under the hook. Assuming it has something to do with the clutch. It doesn't speed up as rpm's change. If I put any amount of pressure on the clutch, it goes away. I've been told it might be bearings or something but I'm not sure. Anything to worry about? Does it mean my clutch is going?

[chevy_killer]

i have the same problem and my dad thats been working on cars for over 25 yrs said that it is a possible throw out bareing

[CyberPrey]

I agree with the above 100%... I've had the same issue on other vehicles. Its possible it could be something else, but that is the VERY first place to start looking.

[turp]

The throwout is usually a good place to start because it takes the most abuse.

[TheTechnical99]

that's what my buddy was telling me - the throw out bearing. since it's not exactly routine maintenance, should I just live with this until I need to replace the clutch?

[chevy_killer]

you could take it to a repair shop and have them replace the throw out bareing

[CyberPrey]

Originally Posted by TheTechnical99 .....should I just live with this ......

No. If you discover there is a mechanical issue with your vehicle, you really should not live with it.

There is nothing that sucks like having a hot car, but it clicks and clatters....

Also, on a more important note, your car makes noises to tell you that there is something wrong. Living with it simply gives it more time to break, and possibly take other things with it. The longer you put it off, the worse the potential damage is. Now, granted.. there are those cases where living with a bit of noise won't hurt the car (like exhaust heat sheilds rattling...) but then there are cases where it can.

In your case, if your throwout bearing takes a dive off the deep end you could potentially end up without the ability to disengage the clutch. This can make starting and stopping very interesting

[TheTechnical99]

Good point, but I'm just gonna wait until the clutch starts slipping or I need a tow home and just replace the whole clutch. I'll just need to be ready for it when it comes. Car's already got 105K on it. Money isn't exactly running wild around here, nor is free time. I can't spend the time to replace the throw out bearing when I could just be under there for another hour or so and replace the entire clutch.

[lcurle]

It is only the throw out berring, they can take alot. MIne always does it after a hard acceleration or a run down the strip I just set the clutch by pumping it a few times while in neutral, seems to do the trick.

[camer]

yeah man it is your throw out bearing. Mine is doing it rate now and my dad just told em what it was and i coundnt figure it out what it was. It is a bitch of a job. do a short throw shifter when you do it and a pressure plate and a fly wheel.

[TheTechnical99]

maybe a short throw if i have the money. I'm used to driving a truck so the stock shifter much shorter than I'm used to. unless someone can convince me it's worth it

[turp]

With a throwout unless it siezes completely you are really better off just replacing it when you get a new clutch. There is no reason to pull the tranny just for a throwout.