squeak on clutch in

[blownstang]

So for about the last two months there has been a squeak noise almost every time I push the clutch in. At first I though it was the quadrant rubbing on the two pegs it sits on so I greased it up, but it kept doing it. It was coming from around my feet/under the dash so I thought it was the quadrant. It does it when driving and shifting into every gear. The other day I turned the car off and pushed the pedal down hard and fast and there was a loud squeak from underneath the car. Today with the car off it was doing it on clutch up instead of clutch down. What could this be? Would it be the throwout bearing? Maybe clutch fork? Maybe it just needs a good spray down underneath since I do drive the car year round and there is salt all over the place now? The throwout bearing doesn't squeal or anything when the car is idling. I may hear it once every couple of weeks at idle.

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[Dana]

could be a couple of things.
try greasing (white grease) on the cable where it rides in the quadrant groove and check for wear there too. There can be sharp edges cutting the cable. If you find any, replace the cable and file down the quadrant.
You do have an aftermarket quadrant, right?

Could also be the TOB sliding back and forth on the guide tube on the trans.
These are the most simple thngs that come to mind without actually hearing it.

 

[blownstang]

Yes. I have a Fiore quadrant. Cable coming through the quadrant looks perfectly fine. I think its the throw out bearing. I found my answer here:
http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/99-04/153407-squeaking-noise-when-i-press-clutch-all-way.html

Guy sprayed some never seize on the shaft that the TOB rides on.

 

[Dana]

I would probably use white grease on the guide tube instead of never seize.
Also, a lot of lube will just cause more dirt and wear material stick to the guide tube. Go easy on the grease.

 

[blownstang]

Ya. That's what I was thinking. I need to spray it in their right? Don't think you could get a hand up there.

 

[Dana]

No, you won't get your hand in there.
Some white lubes come with a short red plastic nozzle/tube which may help extend your reach.

 

[blownstang]

I knew it would stop when it got warmer. Lol Last two days i have hardly heard it. Did the same thing last winter. I'll still try to spray some grease on it when i do my next oil change in a few weeks.

 

[blownstang]

Used white grease today and so far so good. I'll see in a couple of days.