[Miata] clutch squeal - throwout brearing?

[Keith Tanner]

ACTs do that sometimes, and it's dependent on how you leave from a
stop. One solution is some hard clutch abuse - that seems to make it
go away. It's funny, some people can make the clutch make noise while
others can't.

Keith

On 4/4/07, Michael Herring <gmherring at yahoo.com> wrote:
> I have noticed a low pitched squeal that occurs when I
> take off from a complete stop.  If I manipulate the
> clutch and take off real slow I can make it where it
> doesn't do it.
>
> I talked to my father-in-law, who is a mechanic, and
> he said it sounded like that there is not enough play
> in the clutch and the throwout bearing is staying
> engaged all the time causing the squeal when I press
> the clutch because it has spun out all of its grease
> and isn't lubricated anymore.
>
> Any thoughts?  I replaced the clutch about a year ago
> with an ACT.  Should I tear it apart ASAP and relube
> or replace the bearing?  How can I ensure that the
> bearing is not pushed up against the clutch
> constantly?
>
> Thanks
>
> Michael
>
> 99 Black n Tan
>
>
>
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