Jon Steiger wrote:
> >Throw-out bearing? Does it happen as you push the clutch in, just
> >before it full engages, or does it happen fully engaged?
> >--
>
> I played around with it a little, and it happens just as it engages.
> I can duplicate it by driving in fifth, pushing in the clutch just enough
> to disengage the engin, giving it some gas, and slowly releasing the
> clutch. The squealing sound stops when the engine is fully engaged.
>
> It also happens all the time in first. If I'm taking off fast from a
> stop, I'll have the clutch in, rev up the engine, and when the light
> changes, I release the clutch as fast as possible without stalling the
> engine. In this situation, I get the squealing sound as the clutch
> engages the engine.
>
> I know what you're thinking.... NO, its not the tires! ;) I don't
> usually give it quite that much gas. :)
Could be the bearing, or the clutch plate itself squeaking (like brakes
sometimes do). I'd check the wear on the clutch plate. If it's the
bearing, I don't know how critical it is. Any ideas out there?
-- -Chris Smith mopar@tough.com (not related to Mopar or Dodge, just love their products)
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