clutch noise
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clutch noise
It started making a high pitched "whirring" noise a couple of weeks ago, really noticable at low speed (under 45), and goes away if I push the clutch in slightly. I replaced the cluch and upgraded to an LUK single mass almost 13,000 miles ago.
It runs and drives fine - no slipping or anything like that. Any ideas?
It runs and drives fine - no slipping or anything like that. Any ideas?
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the luk does have a little more clutch noise than the dual mass did. i think its just the way the friction pack is built. its meant to absorb some of the vibration from the drivetrain and i think some of it just turned into noise from the vibration.
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The release bushing and pilot bearing were replaced, but not the fork. The mechanic said that the fork was not too far gone at the time the clutch work was done, but to watch it.
This morning, at a spot I usually downshift to 2nd at a steep corner, I must not have had the clutch all the way to the floor, and I ground 'em. Also, when starting this morning, I felt the clutch pedal sink a little to the floor as I held it in to crank it up.
Am I getting over-sensitive, or does it sound like a repair bill is in my near future?
BTW Barebackjake, you are right about the luk being noisier than the dual mass. It took me awhile to get used to it.
This morning, at a spot I usually downshift to 2nd at a steep corner, I must not have had the clutch all the way to the floor, and I ground 'em. Also, when starting this morning, I felt the clutch pedal sink a little to the floor as I held it in to crank it up.
Am I getting over-sensitive, or does it sound like a repair bill is in my near future?
BTW Barebackjake, you are right about the luk being noisier than the dual mass. It took me awhile to get used to it.
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Originally Posted by MattB_1442
The release bushing and pilot bearing were replaced, but not the fork. The mechanic said that the fork was not too far gone at the time the clutch work was done, but to watch it.
This morning, at a spot I usually downshift to 2nd at a steep corner, I must not have had the clutch all the way to the floor, and I ground 'em. Also, when starting this morning, I felt the clutch pedal sink a little to the floor as I held it in to crank it up.
Am I getting over-sensitive, or does it sound like a repair bill is in my near future?
BTW Barebackjake, you are right about the luk being noisier than the dual mass. It took me awhile to get used to it.
This morning, at a spot I usually downshift to 2nd at a steep corner, I must not have had the clutch all the way to the floor, and I ground 'em. Also, when starting this morning, I felt the clutch pedal sink a little to the floor as I held it in to crank it up.
Am I getting over-sensitive, or does it sound like a repair bill is in my near future?
BTW Barebackjake, you are right about the luk being noisier than the dual mass. It took me awhile to get used to it.
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I am fairly new to my 97 F350 and noticed the same noise you are describing. I have had no problems other than noticing the noise. If you decide to change your fork let us know if it takes care of the noise.
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I'm going to wait until it's a real problem. It won't be a cheap fix - the whole master cylinder needs to be taken apart to replace it.
I'll be sure to post the results whenever it needs to be done (hopefully later rather than sooner!)
I'll be sure to post the results whenever it needs to be done (hopefully later rather than sooner!)
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