Just got a new clutch. It makes a nasty chirp (yes, kinda like a loud cricket) when idling that stops when barely depressing the clutch maybe 1/4 to 1/2 inch. Sometimes I think I can hear it at highway speed. :icon_frown: Additionally the take-up point seems good at times halfway between floor and top and at other times seems to be all the way at the top.
I believe the throwout bearing is either bad new or somehow mislocated, as the clutch fork has extra movement at idle that seems different than vibration of motor.
So far the shop has bled the clutch hydraulic system but the chirp is still there.
Has anyone else had this?
If so, what brand of clutch parts were used?
What was the fix?
There does seem to be adequate grease on the slave cylinder - clutch fork point, so I believe the shop would have used appropriate amounts of grease on the clutch fork pivot point and sleeve the t.o. bearing rides on. All the rest of their work related to Headgasket replacement looks pretty good and the motor runs great.
The only adjustment in the clutch system is the fork attached to the master cylinder actuating rod and the clutch pedal linkage. This seems to only adjust clutch height and is not really a good solution to try to "preload" the clutch fork some more.
I believe the throwout bearing is either bad new or somehow mislocated, as the clutch fork has extra movement at idle that seems different than vibration of motor.
So far the shop has bled the clutch hydraulic system but the chirp is still there.
Has anyone else had this?
If so, what brand of clutch parts were used?
What was the fix?
There does seem to be adequate grease on the slave cylinder - clutch fork point, so I believe the shop would have used appropriate amounts of grease on the clutch fork pivot point and sleeve the t.o. bearing rides on. All the rest of their work related to Headgasket replacement looks pretty good and the motor runs great.
The only adjustment in the clutch system is the fork attached to the master cylinder actuating rod and the clutch pedal linkage. This seems to only adjust clutch height and is not really a good solution to try to "preload" the clutch fork some more.