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Technical => Drivetrain Tech => Topic started by: 85turbotbird on August 07, 2006, 08:43:28 PM

Title: Maybe in need of a tranny?!?!
Post by: 85turbotbird on August 07, 2006, 08:43:28 PM
I recently have been hearing this whistle like noise when my clutch is not pushed in, but when I push it in, the whistling noise isn't there anymore.  I was told by 2 different people that it's a throw out bearing?!!?  My question is-should I replace the clutch disk, pressure plate and throw out bearing or buy a used T-5?!?!!?  If anyone has a T-5 for sale, for real cheap (I'm poor) in the Pennsylvania area, lemme know.  Also, lemme know what your guys suggestions are on what I should do!!!
Title: Maybe in need of a tranny?!?!
Post by: ZondaC12 on August 07, 2006, 09:48:21 PM
i dont know a whole lot about this subject but i do know what a throw out bearing is, and interestingly enough youre gonna have to throw it out and get a new one!:rollin: sorry i just couldnt help it
 
but seriously i know they do wear out over time, that would make sense. wait for some more opinions from the wise wizards of this hallowed webspace, for as you can tell im just an asshat. lol
Title: Maybe in need of a tranny?!?!
Post by: tbirdscott on August 07, 2006, 10:09:07 PM
why would you need to buy a new trans? I'd just buy a clutch and pressure plate, then get the throw out and pilot bearing separately (not everything as a kit) then you can return what you dont need.
Title: Maybe in need of a tranny?!?!
Post by: 85turbotbird on August 07, 2006, 10:21:48 PM
Yeah, I was just weighing out some options.  I'm not too car "generated" so I don't know much.  Luckily I have a few mechanics in my family so I can probably get it done for free or next to nothing.  I did have a question..can I buy the pressure plate/clutch disk and bearing as a kit, or?!!?!
Title: Maybe in need of a tranny?!?!
Post by: ipsd on August 07, 2006, 11:52:32 PM
most part stores sell them all in one kit. If you have it apart might as well replace it all. If you have luck like mine if you don't what you didn't replace will go out in 3-6mo and you'll be kicking your self.
Title: Maybe in need of a tranny?!?!
Post by: 85turbotbird on August 08, 2006, 12:08:57 AM
Yep, that's what my Stepdad said to me.  "If I gotta drop the trans, I'm replacing the clutch disk and pressure plate too, so buy it all!"
Title: Maybe in need of a tranny?!?!
Post by: slowfoxbird on August 09, 2006, 10:07:26 PM
Don't forget the pilot bearing too.  But it will prob be in the clutch kit.  If you are talking about the whistling happening at a standstill, and going away with light pressure on the clutch pedal, then your noise is coming from your throwout bearing.
Title: Maybe in need of a tranny?!?!
Post by: 85turbotbird on August 10, 2006, 12:09:17 PM
Yep, indeed what I'm talking about.  No pressure on clutch-noise, pressure-no noise.  The clutch kit is $166 and some change so I'm going to pick it up soon.  :mad:  I'm poor! LOL
Title: Maybe in need of a tranny?!?!
Post by: slowfoxbird on August 10, 2006, 12:46:59 PM
I hate being poor!
Title: Maybe in need of a tranny?!?!
Post by: tbirdscott on August 10, 2006, 08:56:24 PM
Quote from: 85turbotbird
The clutch kit is $166 and some change so I'm going to pick it up soon.  :mad:  I'm poor! LOL

Clutch kit for my sprint is $270cdn, lowest my parts guy could go is $200 Clutch is teh ghey.