squealing throw-out bearing . . . again
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From: Rose City, MI
i pumped mine for about 20 minutes strait. what helps some is to push it in fast and let it back out slowly. if that doesn't help any then take the cap off and push it in slow and let it out slowly. make sure you take the rubber cap deal out when checking the fluid level though.
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Laughing Gas
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Yes, this problem is after I bled it. I loosened the bleeding screw and let it bleed a bit on its own, then had someone push the pedal down for me a couple times. I kept tabs on the fluid level, too.
Talked to my mechanic and he said to pump the heck out of it by doing complete down and up pumps. So, 85F_150driver, I'll give it a shot tomorrow. I've got time to mess with it now since it's the weekend. Hopefully it won't get too cold out.
Thanks for your help guys. It's nice to know there's someone out there that can give me advice.
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Justin
Talked to my mechanic and he said to pump the heck out of it by doing complete down and up pumps. So, 85F_150driver, I'll give it a shot tomorrow. I've got time to mess with it now since it's the weekend. Hopefully it won't get too cold out.
Thanks for your help guys. It's nice to know there's someone out there that can give me advice.
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Justin
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From: Rose City, MI
i pumped mine at the slave cylinder by pushing on the clutch fork push it all the way in and let it out slowly. If you pump it with the cap off do it slowly so you dont wear the brake fluid 
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Laughing Gas
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Well, I worked on it today with no change. Monday I'll get it towed down to the shop. I don't mean to be 'giving up', but I'm tired. I'm still open to suggestions on how to solve this. I may still mess with it tomorrow, but I doubt it.
Is there a certain way I should have the pickup towed? From the front or back?
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Justin
Is there a certain way I should have the pickup towed? From the front or back?
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Justin
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From: Sarnia, Ontario, CANADA!
If it is not far away just put the transfer case in neutral and your tranny in neutral (just in case) and get a friend to tow it. If you have to get it towed by a tow truck they will know what to do. Let us know how it turns out.
-Matt
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Laughing Gas
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Whew!!
I got away with a freebie this time. The nut that holds the clutch pedal on the shaft was coming loose, so whenever I pushed the clutch in, it wouldn't turn the shaft. Mechanic found it right away. Clutch starts to engage an inch and a half off the floor and eases in real nice.
I can't help but be happy right now since I was expecting another big repair bill.
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Justin
I got away with a freebie this time. The nut that holds the clutch pedal on the shaft was coming loose, so whenever I pushed the clutch in, it wouldn't turn the shaft. Mechanic found it right away. Clutch starts to engage an inch and a half off the floor and eases in real nice.
I can't help but be happy right now since I was expecting another big repair bill.
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Justin
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Laughing Gas
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Skeneguy, along with a complete new clutch kit, they also replaced the retainer that the throw-out bearing rode on. The retainer had grooves in it and was worn pretty bad. There were probably a few things that could have caused the squealing:
1. faulty clutch kit (I don't think it was in this case)
2. faulty throw-out bearing
3. worn retainer
Chances are it was #3 due to the amount of wear. Hopefully this is all done and over with, but if anything comes up, I'll let you guys know about it.
My advice after all of this would be to replace the retainer if you're putting a new clutch in, especially if it shows wear and tear. Only cost around $53.
1. faulty clutch kit (I don't think it was in this case)
2. faulty throw-out bearing
3. worn retainer
Chances are it was #3 due to the amount of wear. Hopefully this is all done and over with, but if anything comes up, I'll let you guys know about it.
My advice after all of this would be to replace the retainer if you're putting a new clutch in, especially if it shows wear and tear. Only cost around $53.