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| Excessive clutch noise | Throwout bearing noises are more audible at the lower end of pedal travel. The usual causes are:
A bad clutch shaft pilot bearing will make a high pitched squeal when the clutch is disengaged and the transmission is in gear or within the first 2″ of pedal travel. The bearing must be replaced. Noise from the clutch linkage is a clicking or snapping that can be heard or felt as the pedal is moved completely up or down. This usually requires lubrication. Transmitted engine noises are amplified by the clutch housing and heard in the passenger compartment. They are usually the result of insufficient pedal free-play and can be changed by manipulating the clutch pedal. |
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| Clutch slips (the car does not move as it should when the clutch is engaged) | This is usually most noticeable when pulling away from a standing start. A severe test is to start the engine, apply the brakes, shift into high gear and SLOWLY release the clutch pedal. A healthy clutch will stall the engine. If it slips it may be due to:
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| Clutch drags or fails to release | The clutch disc and some transmission gears spin briefly after clutch disengagement. Under normal conditions in average temperatures, 3 seconds is maximum spin-time. Failure to release properly can be caused by:
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| Low clutch life | Low clutch life is usually a result of poor driving habits or heavy-duty use. Riding the clutch, pulling heavy loads, holding the car on a grade with the clutch instead of the brakes and rapid clutch engagement all contribute to low clutch life. | |
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| Transmission shifts hard | Common causes of hard shifting are:
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| Transmission leaks lubricant | The general location of a leak can be found by putting a clean newspaper under the transmission overnight.
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| Transmission is noisy in gear | Most problems such as this require the services of a mechanic. Causes include:
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| Transmission is noisy in Neutral | Noises in Neutral are usually caused by:
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Common causes of clutch and manual gear problems
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