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belt squeal
we have a 94 civic the belt squeals a little but when you press the clutch
the squeal goes away, i am thinking its the idler pulley am i right or wrong ? |
Re: belt squeal
rynniki wrote:
> we have a 94 civic the belt squeals a little but when you press the clutch > the squeal goes away, i am thinking its the idler pulley am i right or > wrong ? > ================= The clutch is at the opposite end of the engine from the clutch, and the engine spins the same speed whether the clutch is in or out, so it's more likely the throwout bearing is squeeking against the fork, or it's starting to sieze, and pushing the clutch in stops the noise. It can happen at any mileage. Ever had the clutch adjusted? 'Curly' |
Re: belt squeal
rynniki wrote:
> we have a 94 civic the belt squeals a little but when you press the clutch > the squeal goes away, i am thinking its the idler pulley am i right or > wrong ? > ================= The clutch is at the opposite end of the engine from the clutch, and the engine spins the same speed whether the clutch is in or out, so it's more likely the throwout bearing is squeeking against the fork, or it's starting to sieze, and pushing the clutch in stops the noise. It can happen at any mileage. Ever had the clutch adjusted? 'Curly' |
Re: belt squeal
the clutch is brand new, it was replaced in february.
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Re: belt squeal
the clutch is brand new, it was replaced in february.
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Re: belt squeal
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<99bc894bc1d4d32e74aa501a210bc0cb@localhost.talkab outautos.com>, "rynniki" <rynniki@wmconnect.com> wrote: > we have a 94 civic the belt squeals a little but when you press the clutch > the squeal goes away, i am thinking its the idler pulley am i right or > wrong ? It's probably one of the belts. I don't know whether they still make it but it was once possible to buy some sort of chemical that could be sprayed on belts to keep them from slipping. It was a sticky substance. If they no longer make belt spray, the only solution is to adjust the alternator or whatever else is the source of the problem. Some mechanics have a special tool that can be used to make belts really tight. -- NEWSGROUP SUBSCRIBERS MOTTO We respect those subscribers that ask for advice or provide advice. We do NOT respect the subscribers that enjoy criticizing people. |
Re: belt squeal
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<99bc894bc1d4d32e74aa501a210bc0cb@localhost.talkab outautos.com>, "rynniki" <rynniki@wmconnect.com> wrote: > we have a 94 civic the belt squeals a little but when you press the clutch > the squeal goes away, i am thinking its the idler pulley am i right or > wrong ? It's probably one of the belts. I don't know whether they still make it but it was once possible to buy some sort of chemical that could be sprayed on belts to keep them from slipping. It was a sticky substance. If they no longer make belt spray, the only solution is to adjust the alternator or whatever else is the source of the problem. Some mechanics have a special tool that can be used to make belts really tight. -- NEWSGROUP SUBSCRIBERS MOTTO We respect those subscribers that ask for advice or provide advice. We do NOT respect the subscribers that enjoy criticizing people. |
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My 95 civic (62K miles) does the same thing with the clutch. if you push
the pedal in enough to take up the play in the pedal but not engage the clutch itself - the noise will stop. (by the way the noise is more like a chirping of sorts) I know for a fact this is the throwout bearing you shouldn't necessarily replace the throwout bearing by itself because it is a 50 buck part on a 300+ dollar job due to labor. this bearing should always be replaced when the clutch is replaced. if your clutch starts slipping then you should replace everything. that's what im waiting for. - Jeff "Jason" <Jason@nospam.com> wrote in message news:Jason-2208041724100001@pm1-broad-120.snlo.dialup.fix.net... > In article > <99bc894bc1d4d32e74aa501a210bc0cb@localhost.talkab outautos.com>, "rynniki" > <rynniki@wmconnect.com> wrote: > > > we have a 94 civic the belt squeals a little but when you press the clutch > > the squeal goes away, i am thinking its the idler pulley am i right or > > wrong ? > > It's probably one of the belts. I don't know whether they still make it > but it was once possible to buy some sort of chemical that could be > sprayed on belts to keep them from slipping. It was a sticky substance. If > they no longer make belt spray, the only solution is to adjust the > alternator or whatever else is the source of the problem. Some mechanics > have a special tool that can be used to make belts really tight. > > -- > NEWSGROUP SUBSCRIBERS MOTTO > We respect those subscribers that ask for advice or provide advice. > We do NOT respect the subscribers that enjoy criticizing people. > > > |
Re: belt squeal
My 95 civic (62K miles) does the same thing with the clutch. if you push
the pedal in enough to take up the play in the pedal but not engage the clutch itself - the noise will stop. (by the way the noise is more like a chirping of sorts) I know for a fact this is the throwout bearing you shouldn't necessarily replace the throwout bearing by itself because it is a 50 buck part on a 300+ dollar job due to labor. this bearing should always be replaced when the clutch is replaced. if your clutch starts slipping then you should replace everything. that's what im waiting for. - Jeff "Jason" <Jason@nospam.com> wrote in message news:Jason-2208041724100001@pm1-broad-120.snlo.dialup.fix.net... > In article > <99bc894bc1d4d32e74aa501a210bc0cb@localhost.talkab outautos.com>, "rynniki" > <rynniki@wmconnect.com> wrote: > > > we have a 94 civic the belt squeals a little but when you press the clutch > > the squeal goes away, i am thinking its the idler pulley am i right or > > wrong ? > > It's probably one of the belts. I don't know whether they still make it > but it was once possible to buy some sort of chemical that could be > sprayed on belts to keep them from slipping. It was a sticky substance. If > they no longer make belt spray, the only solution is to adjust the > alternator or whatever else is the source of the problem. Some mechanics > have a special tool that can be used to make belts really tight. > > -- > NEWSGROUP SUBSCRIBERS MOTTO > We respect those subscribers that ask for advice or provide advice. > We do NOT respect the subscribers that enjoy criticizing people. > > > |
Re: belt squeal
the clutch was replaced in february this year,so should i be concerned or
can it wait a couple of months,the chirping comes and goes.also is it ok to drive it around and all. |
Re: belt squeal
the clutch was replaced in february this year,so should i be concerned or
can it wait a couple of months,the chirping comes and goes.also is it ok to drive it around and all. |
Re: belt squeal
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<6787b136ff6d576436d83d28352be6c5@localhost.talkab outautos.com>, "rynniki" <rynniki@wmconnect.com> wrote: > the clutch was replaced in february this year,so should i be concerned or > can it wait a couple of months,the chirping comes and goes.also is it ok > to drive it around and all. If you recently replaced the clutch and the source of the squeal is from the clutch, an adjustment of the clutch should solve the problem. I mentioned in my last post that it could be from a lose belt--I should have mentioned that you can do an easy test to see if a lose belt is the source of the problem. You should open the hood. One person should stand next to the car and watch and listen to the belts. The other person should start the car. If the squeal is coming from the belts, the person standing next to the car should hear it and even be able identify which belt is slipping. -- NEWSGROUP SUBSCRIBERS MOTTO We respect those subscribers that ask for advice or provide advice. We do NOT respect the subscribers that enjoy criticizing people. |
Re: belt squeal
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<6787b136ff6d576436d83d28352be6c5@localhost.talkab outautos.com>, "rynniki" <rynniki@wmconnect.com> wrote: > the clutch was replaced in february this year,so should i be concerned or > can it wait a couple of months,the chirping comes and goes.also is it ok > to drive it around and all. If you recently replaced the clutch and the source of the squeal is from the clutch, an adjustment of the clutch should solve the problem. I mentioned in my last post that it could be from a lose belt--I should have mentioned that you can do an easy test to see if a lose belt is the source of the problem. You should open the hood. One person should stand next to the car and watch and listen to the belts. The other person should start the car. If the squeal is coming from the belts, the person standing next to the car should hear it and even be able identify which belt is slipping. -- NEWSGROUP SUBSCRIBERS MOTTO We respect those subscribers that ask for advice or provide advice. We do NOT respect the subscribers that enjoy criticizing people. |
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well i know my chirping is from the throwout bearing and i still drive it
120 miles a day to work and back. as long as you clutch is still engaging ok you are good to go aside from the anoying sound. dont take my word for this as i am not a mechanic in any way - this is just what i have been told. "Jason" <Jason@nospam.com> wrote in message news:Jason-2308041015540001@pm4-broad-3.snlo.dialup.fix.net... > In article > <6787b136ff6d576436d83d28352be6c5@localhost.talkab outautos.com>, "rynniki" > <rynniki@wmconnect.com> wrote: > > > the clutch was replaced in february this year,so should i be concerned or > > can it wait a couple of months,the chirping comes and goes.also is it ok > > to drive it around and all. > > If you recently replaced the clutch and the source of the squeal is from > the clutch, an adjustment of the clutch should solve the problem. I > mentioned in my last post that it could be from a lose belt--I should have > mentioned that you can do an easy test to see if a lose belt is the source > of the problem. You should open the hood. > One person should stand next to the car and watch and listen to the belts. > The other person should start the car. If the squeal is coming from the > belts, the person standing next to the car should hear it and even be able > identify which belt is slipping. > > -- > NEWSGROUP SUBSCRIBERS MOTTO > We respect those subscribers that ask for advice or provide advice. > We do NOT respect the subscribers that enjoy criticizing people. > > > |
Re: belt squeal
well i know my chirping is from the throwout bearing and i still drive it
120 miles a day to work and back. as long as you clutch is still engaging ok you are good to go aside from the anoying sound. dont take my word for this as i am not a mechanic in any way - this is just what i have been told. "Jason" <Jason@nospam.com> wrote in message news:Jason-2308041015540001@pm4-broad-3.snlo.dialup.fix.net... > In article > <6787b136ff6d576436d83d28352be6c5@localhost.talkab outautos.com>, "rynniki" > <rynniki@wmconnect.com> wrote: > > > the clutch was replaced in february this year,so should i be concerned or > > can it wait a couple of months,the chirping comes and goes.also is it ok > > to drive it around and all. > > If you recently replaced the clutch and the source of the squeal is from > the clutch, an adjustment of the clutch should solve the problem. I > mentioned in my last post that it could be from a lose belt--I should have > mentioned that you can do an easy test to see if a lose belt is the source > of the problem. You should open the hood. > One person should stand next to the car and watch and listen to the belts. > The other person should start the car. If the squeal is coming from the > belts, the person standing next to the car should hear it and even be able > identify which belt is slipping. > > -- > NEWSGROUP SUBSCRIBERS MOTTO > We respect those subscribers that ask for advice or provide advice. > We do NOT respect the subscribers that enjoy criticizing people. > > > |
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