SuperSupra Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Got a squeeky clutch, thought it would probably be a job for Mr WD40 but thought I'd check if this is a common thing or not first? Is it likely to be the cable? Or something else? The squeak is louder from the outside, telling me it's not simply the pedal itself. Advice is appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 There isn't a cable , its hydraulic. Difficult to diagnose without hearing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 There's a couple of things it could be but 1st thoughts would be the bearing the fork sits on. Is it only happening when depressing/releasing the clutch? Does it only happen when moving or does it happen when stood still and slipping the clutch slightly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DaveH Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Odds are it's the pivot point on the clutch fork as Homer suggested, or if it's inside the cabin then it's probably the hinge for the clutch pedal itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 It's not that technical but seeing as I have a squeaky clutch pedal too it gets to stay I think mine is in the footwell, it's louder inside and inaudible as far as I know outside. Anyone got a fix that doesn't involve spraying WD40 over the pedals? -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 My MR2 had the same problem, it was inside the bellhousing - managed to constuct a long WD40 style 'straw' attachment and get it in through the inspection hole, once carefully aimed I deposited a decent amount of clingy penetrating grease taking care to stay away from the clutch itself - it worked for a while and then eventually came back, I sold the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 I sold the car. Not really the fix I was looking for (did you cough loudly every time the test driver changed gear?) -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 I gave him a free gearbox, car was sold with a worn synchro - he was happy that this would fix it (It didn't though, heard it doing the same a year or so later) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSupra Posted January 3, 2007 Author Share Posted January 3, 2007 There's a couple of things it could be but 1st thoughts would be the bearing the fork sits on. Is it only happening when depressing/releasing the clutch? Does it only happen when moving or does it happen when stood still and slipping the clutch slightly? Happens all times mate when the clutch is depressed, occurs briefly around about half way pressed down. I thought it may simply be the pedal but then opened my door to realise it is quite loud from outside!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSupra Posted January 3, 2007 Author Share Posted January 3, 2007 It's not that technical but seeing as I have a squeaky clutch pedal too it gets to stay -Ian Mine's more technical than yours because mine's outside EDIT: Oh wait, that's not a good thing is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 i have exactly the same thing...annoying isnt it...any ideas any1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSupra Posted January 3, 2007 Author Share Posted January 3, 2007 i have exactly the same thing...annoying isnt it...any ideas any1 Yeah very annoying! Hope to be able to sort it soon with a definitive answer - hopefully someone has had the exact same prob and can give a suggestion as to how to sort it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 i spoke to a guy in a garage and he seems to think i might need to open gearbox up and libricate something in there, but like you i thought it was coming from the inside,but when you have your window down you realise! its a bit embarsing sometimes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Right lets start this properly. 1. Is it coming from the cabin or the Gearbox? 2. Is it when you depres the clutch or release it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 1.you can hear it just as loud on the inside and the outside, and its not the pedal as i have lubricated that...i think it sounds like somewhere between the pedal and the gearbox tbh but hard to tell. 2. it is when you press the clutch about quarter of the way down and you get it on te way back up and its more of a creak then a squeak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSupra Posted January 4, 2007 Author Share Posted January 4, 2007 1.you can hear it just as loud on the inside and the outside, and its not the pedal as i have lubricated that...i think it sounds like somewhere between the pedal and the gearbox tbh but hard to tell. 2. it is when you press the clutch about quarter of the way down and you get it on te way back up and its more of a creak then a squeak Ditto!!! Except mine is noticably louder on the outside but still very audible on the inside! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSupra Posted January 5, 2007 Author Share Posted January 5, 2007 Lucifer - any ideas pal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 yes we need help for our creaky cars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Well get it in the air and get a friend to find the location of the squeak that might help... Bit like me saying "I've got a water leak" where will it be and how do i stop it? Find where the noise is coming from (within reason) then people can help a little more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSupra Posted January 6, 2007 Author Share Posted January 6, 2007 Well get it in the air and get a friend to find the location of the squeak that might help... Bit like me saying "I've got a water leak" where will it be and how do i stop it? Find where the noise is coming from (within reason) then people can help a little more. No numbnuts it's nothing like saying that, I've said it's noticably louder outside and wanted a tip as to what the possible solution could be, not the exact milimeter as to where it was squeaking! For example - "Yeah it's a common problem, squirt some WD40 on the blah dee blah dee blah..." or "You might need to replace the so and so part". Was seeking advice, not a step by step guide to repair! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 lol! i know where your coming from , its really hard to pinpoint where it is coming from but it definatly is not the pedal itself cos its loud outside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lebsteif Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 1.you can hear it just as loud on the inside and the outside, and its not the pedal as i have lubricated that...i think it sounds like somewhere between the pedal and the gearbox tbh but hard to tell. 2. it is when you press the clutch about quarter of the way down and you get it on te way back up and its more of a creak then a squeak Here another user with the same problem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 ceeeereeeek........2nd......cerreekkk 3rd. damm red lights......ceeereeek nuetral.....ceeeereeek 1st.....GOD DAMM im gonna kill myself soon! i actually hate drivng it at the mo, and i bet its summat simple! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Make a noise pinpointing device (a piece of plastic tube about 2 feet long that you can stick in your ear one end and point at parts of the clutch system the other). Start inside the car and get someone to press the pedal while you listen to each part. If its not inside get the car up in the air and listen in and around the belhousing from underneath. Should find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 No numbnuts it's nothing like saying that, I've said it's noticably louder outside and wanted a tip as to what the possible solution could be Oh well in that case I can definitely confirm it's something to do with the clutch then, numbnuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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