Hi, I have an 89 GT convertible. It has a T-5 in it. When I got it I knew I had to replace the throwout bearing, so I decided to do a whole clutch. I did an Exidy from American Muscle, new flywheel from Ford Racing, throwout bearing, and pilot bearing. After doing that I had a quadrant installed because the stock one wasn't adjusting when the clutch was replaced, and in fact broke.
When I have the clutch engaged (on the floor), it's quiet. When I let the clutch out in neutral, I get this whining sound. It's reminiscent of a truck engaging its PTO, but not as loud. I can't tell if it's happening while the clutch is out and the vehicle is in gear because I can't hear it over the exhaust and road noise. The average person doesn't notice it, but I do, and I'm sure anyone on this forum would. It's driving me crazy, and really preventing me from enjoying the car. Also, my girlfriend told me the car "smells" when she's behind it. "Like gasoline or exhaust?" I asked. She couldn't describe it, but I'm positive she's smelling clutch lining, and I may have smelled it a few times also. The clutch has approximately 500 miles or more on it. Any guesses on what is causing that whining? If it's something simple I'd like to try it myself before sending it back to the mechanic and putting it on the lift. Thanks for any help you can provide.
Mattie
When I have the clutch engaged (on the floor), it's quiet. When I let the clutch out in neutral, I get this whining sound. It's reminiscent of a truck engaging its PTO, but not as loud. I can't tell if it's happening while the clutch is out and the vehicle is in gear because I can't hear it over the exhaust and road noise. The average person doesn't notice it, but I do, and I'm sure anyone on this forum would. It's driving me crazy, and really preventing me from enjoying the car. Also, my girlfriend told me the car "smells" when she's behind it. "Like gasoline or exhaust?" I asked. She couldn't describe it, but I'm positive she's smelling clutch lining, and I may have smelled it a few times also. The clutch has approximately 500 miles or more on it. Any guesses on what is causing that whining? If it's something simple I'd like to try it myself before sending it back to the mechanic and putting it on the lift. Thanks for any help you can provide.
Mattie