Re: TOY: Clutch Adjustment

[as nazareno <asnazareno@xxxxxxxxx>]

Is it a sort of whistling sound in the background?

--- Peter Kalm <peeter@aldus.ee> wrote:
> Happy Holidays Guys!
> 
> 
> I have a strange sound coming from my clutch. It
> sounds to me like the
> throw-out bearing has intermittant contact with the
> center fingers of the
> pressure plate. It only happens when it's cold (-5º
> celcius) and goes away
> when the drive train has warmed up. I'm pretty sure
> it's the bearing because
> the sounds goes away with the clutch engaged. And I
> can only really hear it
> when stopped. The clutch is OEM and about 7 years
> old.
> 
> My question is, is this a sign of a worn out bearing
> and/or incorrect
> adjustment? And am I wrong in thinking that the
> bearing should NOT be in
> contact with the pressure plate unless engaged?
> 
> Thank for any insight.
> 
> 
> Peter
> 87 4runner 22RE 4wd SR5 (basically stock)
> 
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