Noise From Clutch While Cruising?

[Matt M PA]

Hi guys..I have been noticing since the weather has gotten better that I have a noise that almost sounds like a cross between a metallic whistling and crickets while cruising.

It does not always do it, but when it does, very slight pressure on the clutch pedal makes it go away.

I seem to remember that I did the pull the pedal up and then depress it to adjust it and that it went away for a bit..but that does not work anymore.

Any ideas? It has to go to the dealer for something else anyway...so maybe it can get fixed.

 

[phillySVT]

tob is probably wasted.....mine did the same thing. I just had a new DFX installed this week. My TOB was in pretty bad shape.

 

[dustin]

Don't forget about that gosh darn TOB retainer sleeve!

 

[Moody03SVT]

I can't say mine is making the same noise yours is but it certainly is making a noise.

sometimes it goes away and then comes back, it still sometimes works to lift up the pedal and push back down.

I wonder how long I have before I start smelling clutch burning?
what is a good general sound or noise or smell to look out for before the TOB is completely gone?
and is there a chance that if I wait too long to replace the TOB I could hurt my tranny?

 

[Matt M PA]

According to my SVT Tech, it's not something that will cause failure or problems....but should be fixed.

There is a TSB on these, and a redesigned TOB. Mine is under warranty and will be fixednext week.

 

[Moody03SVT]

yea I just went passed my factory warranty but I do have a 5 year extended warranty but I am not sure if it covers TOB or clutch

 

[FastPhilly]

Same situation here. Kinda high pitched chirping and goes away with slight pressure on clutch pedal. Going to dealer tomorrow for recall, possible bad halfshaft, and that stinkin chirping. :cuss: