Clutch Issues
10-13-2003, 10:34 PM
#21
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Posts: n/a
Re: Clutch Issues
That's what happens. If I press in the clutch pedal it goes away. Ok, my
next question, can I let this go until one day my clutch doesn't work or do
I need to get it fixed to prevent more costly repairs?
Eric
"JimG" <jimg@cj7.com> wrote in message
news:IdBib.3634$k_6.1156@news02.roc.ny...
> Sounds like the throw-out bearing. Trail riding dusty roads or mud holes
> causes more noise. That dust (or mud) will creep up into the bell housing
> and get in the throw-out bearing. While in neutral try pushing the clutch
> pedal just a little... puts a bit of pressure on the throw-out bearing.
If
> the noise stops, that's it.
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> LockRight F&R
>
>
> "Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
> news:uxzib.385$WD1.374@news2.central.***.net...
> > My TJ (99 TJ SE) has developed a new noise, but is only intermittent. I
> > mentioned this in a thread a while back, but it has dissapeared and
though
> I
> > would get some follow-up. It's a distinct, bordering on loud, rattle
when
> > the TJ is idling in nuetral, with my foot off the clutch. If I push the
> > clutch in, it goes away.
> >
> > How often does it happen?? Usually only when it is hot. However, it
> > doesn't happen all the time when it is hot. As a matter of fact, it
> hasn't
> > happened in a while until I did some trail riding yesterday. At the end
> of
> > the ride I got out while it was running to reconnect my swaybar, and the
> > rattle was there. Also, sometimes when it gets hot, the clutch...
> grabs...
> > a bit as I bring my foot up. Also makes a creaking noise at the same
> time.
> > That has been happening for a long time, and I've learned to ignore it.
> > Thought that may have something to do with the rattle though.
> >
> > Thanks for the help!
> >
> > Eric
> > 99 TJ SE
> > 2" Spacer Lift, TB Swap, AirAid Intake, and lots of other money-eating
> > devices... ;-)
> >
> >
>
>
next question, can I let this go until one day my clutch doesn't work or do
I need to get it fixed to prevent more costly repairs?
Eric
"JimG" <jimg@cj7.com> wrote in message
news:IdBib.3634$k_6.1156@news02.roc.ny...
> Sounds like the throw-out bearing. Trail riding dusty roads or mud holes
> causes more noise. That dust (or mud) will creep up into the bell housing
> and get in the throw-out bearing. While in neutral try pushing the clutch
> pedal just a little... puts a bit of pressure on the throw-out bearing.
If
> the noise stops, that's it.
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> LockRight F&R
>
>
> "Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
> news:uxzib.385$WD1.374@news2.central.***.net...
> > My TJ (99 TJ SE) has developed a new noise, but is only intermittent. I
> > mentioned this in a thread a while back, but it has dissapeared and
though
> I
> > would get some follow-up. It's a distinct, bordering on loud, rattle
when
> > the TJ is idling in nuetral, with my foot off the clutch. If I push the
> > clutch in, it goes away.
> >
> > How often does it happen?? Usually only when it is hot. However, it
> > doesn't happen all the time when it is hot. As a matter of fact, it
> hasn't
> > happened in a while until I did some trail riding yesterday. At the end
> of
> > the ride I got out while it was running to reconnect my swaybar, and the
> > rattle was there. Also, sometimes when it gets hot, the clutch...
> grabs...
> > a bit as I bring my foot up. Also makes a creaking noise at the same
> time.
> > That has been happening for a long time, and I've learned to ignore it.
> > Thought that may have something to do with the rattle though.
> >
> > Thanks for the help!
> >
> > Eric
> > 99 TJ SE
> > 2" Spacer Lift, TB Swap, AirAid Intake, and lots of other money-eating
> > devices... ;-)
> >
> >
>
>
10-13-2003, 10:34 PM
#22
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Posts: n/a
Re: Clutch Issues
That's what happens. If I press in the clutch pedal it goes away. Ok, my
next question, can I let this go until one day my clutch doesn't work or do
I need to get it fixed to prevent more costly repairs?
Eric
"JimG" <jimg@cj7.com> wrote in message
news:IdBib.3634$k_6.1156@news02.roc.ny...
> Sounds like the throw-out bearing. Trail riding dusty roads or mud holes
> causes more noise. That dust (or mud) will creep up into the bell housing
> and get in the throw-out bearing. While in neutral try pushing the clutch
> pedal just a little... puts a bit of pressure on the throw-out bearing.
If
> the noise stops, that's it.
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> LockRight F&R
>
>
> "Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
> news:uxzib.385$WD1.374@news2.central.***.net...
> > My TJ (99 TJ SE) has developed a new noise, but is only intermittent. I
> > mentioned this in a thread a while back, but it has dissapeared and
though
> I
> > would get some follow-up. It's a distinct, bordering on loud, rattle
when
> > the TJ is idling in nuetral, with my foot off the clutch. If I push the
> > clutch in, it goes away.
> >
> > How often does it happen?? Usually only when it is hot. However, it
> > doesn't happen all the time when it is hot. As a matter of fact, it
> hasn't
> > happened in a while until I did some trail riding yesterday. At the end
> of
> > the ride I got out while it was running to reconnect my swaybar, and the
> > rattle was there. Also, sometimes when it gets hot, the clutch...
> grabs...
> > a bit as I bring my foot up. Also makes a creaking noise at the same
> time.
> > That has been happening for a long time, and I've learned to ignore it.
> > Thought that may have something to do with the rattle though.
> >
> > Thanks for the help!
> >
> > Eric
> > 99 TJ SE
> > 2" Spacer Lift, TB Swap, AirAid Intake, and lots of other money-eating
> > devices... ;-)
> >
> >
>
>
next question, can I let this go until one day my clutch doesn't work or do
I need to get it fixed to prevent more costly repairs?
Eric
"JimG" <jimg@cj7.com> wrote in message
news:IdBib.3634$k_6.1156@news02.roc.ny...
> Sounds like the throw-out bearing. Trail riding dusty roads or mud holes
> causes more noise. That dust (or mud) will creep up into the bell housing
> and get in the throw-out bearing. While in neutral try pushing the clutch
> pedal just a little... puts a bit of pressure on the throw-out bearing.
If
> the noise stops, that's it.
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> LockRight F&R
>
>
> "Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
> news:uxzib.385$WD1.374@news2.central.***.net...
> > My TJ (99 TJ SE) has developed a new noise, but is only intermittent. I
> > mentioned this in a thread a while back, but it has dissapeared and
though
> I
> > would get some follow-up. It's a distinct, bordering on loud, rattle
when
> > the TJ is idling in nuetral, with my foot off the clutch. If I push the
> > clutch in, it goes away.
> >
> > How often does it happen?? Usually only when it is hot. However, it
> > doesn't happen all the time when it is hot. As a matter of fact, it
> hasn't
> > happened in a while until I did some trail riding yesterday. At the end
> of
> > the ride I got out while it was running to reconnect my swaybar, and the
> > rattle was there. Also, sometimes when it gets hot, the clutch...
> grabs...
> > a bit as I bring my foot up. Also makes a creaking noise at the same
> time.
> > That has been happening for a long time, and I've learned to ignore it.
> > Thought that may have something to do with the rattle though.
> >
> > Thanks for the help!
> >
> > Eric
> > 99 TJ SE
> > 2" Spacer Lift, TB Swap, AirAid Intake, and lots of other money-eating
> > devices... ;-)
> >
> >
>
>
10-14-2003, 10:05 AM
#23
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Clutch Issues
You can let it go to a point... the sound you here is a dry throw-out
bearing that will eventually wear out. Mine has been doing the same for the
last 1000 miles or so, but this is not my daily driver. You might be able
to extend it's life by getting some lubrication to it. I am not familiar
with the TJ but on the CJ there is a boot at the clutch linkage that one
could spray some WD40 or the like into and hit the bearing. And when you do
have to change it, plan on a complete clutch job... clutch, pressure plate,
throw-out, and pilot bearing.
JimG
"Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
news:MgJib.1017$WD1.174@news2.central.***.net...
> That's what happens. If I press in the clutch pedal it goes away. Ok, my
> next question, can I let this go until one day my clutch doesn't work or
do
> I need to get it fixed to prevent more costly repairs?
>
> Eric
> "JimG" <jimg@cj7.com> wrote in message
> news:IdBib.3634$k_6.1156@news02.roc.ny...
> > Sounds like the throw-out bearing. Trail riding dusty roads or mud
holes
> > causes more noise. That dust (or mud) will creep up into the bell
housing
> > and get in the throw-out bearing. While in neutral try pushing the
clutch
> > pedal just a little... puts a bit of pressure on the throw-out bearing.
> If
> > the noise stops, that's it.
> >
> > --
> > JimG
> > 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> > 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> > 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> > D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> > LockRight F&R
> >
> >
> > "Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:uxzib.385$WD1.374@news2.central.***.net...
> > > My TJ (99 TJ SE) has developed a new noise, but is only intermittent.
I
> > > mentioned this in a thread a while back, but it has dissapeared and
> though
> > I
> > > would get some follow-up. It's a distinct, bordering on loud, rattle
> when
> > > the TJ is idling in nuetral, with my foot off the clutch. If I push
the
> > > clutch in, it goes away.
> > >
> > > How often does it happen?? Usually only when it is hot. However, it
> > > doesn't happen all the time when it is hot. As a matter of fact, it
> > hasn't
> > > happened in a while until I did some trail riding yesterday. At the
end
> > of
> > > the ride I got out while it was running to reconnect my swaybar, and
the
> > > rattle was there. Also, sometimes when it gets hot, the clutch...
> > grabs...
> > > a bit as I bring my foot up. Also makes a creaking noise at the same
> > time.
> > > That has been happening for a long time, and I've learned to ignore
it.
> > > Thought that may have something to do with the rattle though.
> > >
> > > Thanks for the help!
> > >
> > > Eric
> > > 99 TJ SE
> > > 2" Spacer Lift, TB Swap, AirAid Intake, and lots of other money-eating
> > > devices... ;-)
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
bearing that will eventually wear out. Mine has been doing the same for the
last 1000 miles or so, but this is not my daily driver. You might be able
to extend it's life by getting some lubrication to it. I am not familiar
with the TJ but on the CJ there is a boot at the clutch linkage that one
could spray some WD40 or the like into and hit the bearing. And when you do
have to change it, plan on a complete clutch job... clutch, pressure plate,
throw-out, and pilot bearing.
JimG
"Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
news:MgJib.1017$WD1.174@news2.central.***.net...
> That's what happens. If I press in the clutch pedal it goes away. Ok, my
> next question, can I let this go until one day my clutch doesn't work or
do
> I need to get it fixed to prevent more costly repairs?
>
> Eric
> "JimG" <jimg@cj7.com> wrote in message
> news:IdBib.3634$k_6.1156@news02.roc.ny...
> > Sounds like the throw-out bearing. Trail riding dusty roads or mud
holes
> > causes more noise. That dust (or mud) will creep up into the bell
housing
> > and get in the throw-out bearing. While in neutral try pushing the
clutch
> > pedal just a little... puts a bit of pressure on the throw-out bearing.
> If
> > the noise stops, that's it.
> >
> > --
> > JimG
> > 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> > 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> > 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> > D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> > LockRight F&R
> >
> >
> > "Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:uxzib.385$WD1.374@news2.central.***.net...
> > > My TJ (99 TJ SE) has developed a new noise, but is only intermittent.
I
> > > mentioned this in a thread a while back, but it has dissapeared and
> though
> > I
> > > would get some follow-up. It's a distinct, bordering on loud, rattle
> when
> > > the TJ is idling in nuetral, with my foot off the clutch. If I push
the
> > > clutch in, it goes away.
> > >
> > > How often does it happen?? Usually only when it is hot. However, it
> > > doesn't happen all the time when it is hot. As a matter of fact, it
> > hasn't
> > > happened in a while until I did some trail riding yesterday. At the
end
> > of
> > > the ride I got out while it was running to reconnect my swaybar, and
the
> > > rattle was there. Also, sometimes when it gets hot, the clutch...
> > grabs...
> > > a bit as I bring my foot up. Also makes a creaking noise at the same
> > time.
> > > That has been happening for a long time, and I've learned to ignore
it.
> > > Thought that may have something to do with the rattle though.
> > >
> > > Thanks for the help!
> > >
> > > Eric
> > > 99 TJ SE
> > > 2" Spacer Lift, TB Swap, AirAid Intake, and lots of other money-eating
> > > devices... ;-)
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
10-14-2003, 10:05 AM
#24
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Clutch Issues
You can let it go to a point... the sound you here is a dry throw-out
bearing that will eventually wear out. Mine has been doing the same for the
last 1000 miles or so, but this is not my daily driver. You might be able
to extend it's life by getting some lubrication to it. I am not familiar
with the TJ but on the CJ there is a boot at the clutch linkage that one
could spray some WD40 or the like into and hit the bearing. And when you do
have to change it, plan on a complete clutch job... clutch, pressure plate,
throw-out, and pilot bearing.
JimG
"Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
news:MgJib.1017$WD1.174@news2.central.***.net...
> That's what happens. If I press in the clutch pedal it goes away. Ok, my
> next question, can I let this go until one day my clutch doesn't work or
do
> I need to get it fixed to prevent more costly repairs?
>
> Eric
> "JimG" <jimg@cj7.com> wrote in message
> news:IdBib.3634$k_6.1156@news02.roc.ny...
> > Sounds like the throw-out bearing. Trail riding dusty roads or mud
holes
> > causes more noise. That dust (or mud) will creep up into the bell
housing
> > and get in the throw-out bearing. While in neutral try pushing the
clutch
> > pedal just a little... puts a bit of pressure on the throw-out bearing.
> If
> > the noise stops, that's it.
> >
> > --
> > JimG
> > 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> > 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> > 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> > D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> > LockRight F&R
> >
> >
> > "Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:uxzib.385$WD1.374@news2.central.***.net...
> > > My TJ (99 TJ SE) has developed a new noise, but is only intermittent.
I
> > > mentioned this in a thread a while back, but it has dissapeared and
> though
> > I
> > > would get some follow-up. It's a distinct, bordering on loud, rattle
> when
> > > the TJ is idling in nuetral, with my foot off the clutch. If I push
the
> > > clutch in, it goes away.
> > >
> > > How often does it happen?? Usually only when it is hot. However, it
> > > doesn't happen all the time when it is hot. As a matter of fact, it
> > hasn't
> > > happened in a while until I did some trail riding yesterday. At the
end
> > of
> > > the ride I got out while it was running to reconnect my swaybar, and
the
> > > rattle was there. Also, sometimes when it gets hot, the clutch...
> > grabs...
> > > a bit as I bring my foot up. Also makes a creaking noise at the same
> > time.
> > > That has been happening for a long time, and I've learned to ignore
it.
> > > Thought that may have something to do with the rattle though.
> > >
> > > Thanks for the help!
> > >
> > > Eric
> > > 99 TJ SE
> > > 2" Spacer Lift, TB Swap, AirAid Intake, and lots of other money-eating
> > > devices... ;-)
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
bearing that will eventually wear out. Mine has been doing the same for the
last 1000 miles or so, but this is not my daily driver. You might be able
to extend it's life by getting some lubrication to it. I am not familiar
with the TJ but on the CJ there is a boot at the clutch linkage that one
could spray some WD40 or the like into and hit the bearing. And when you do
have to change it, plan on a complete clutch job... clutch, pressure plate,
throw-out, and pilot bearing.
JimG
"Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
news:MgJib.1017$WD1.174@news2.central.***.net...
> That's what happens. If I press in the clutch pedal it goes away. Ok, my
> next question, can I let this go until one day my clutch doesn't work or
do
> I need to get it fixed to prevent more costly repairs?
>
> Eric
> "JimG" <jimg@cj7.com> wrote in message
> news:IdBib.3634$k_6.1156@news02.roc.ny...
> > Sounds like the throw-out bearing. Trail riding dusty roads or mud
holes
> > causes more noise. That dust (or mud) will creep up into the bell
housing
> > and get in the throw-out bearing. While in neutral try pushing the
clutch
> > pedal just a little... puts a bit of pressure on the throw-out bearing.
> If
> > the noise stops, that's it.
> >
> > --
> > JimG
> > 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> > 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> > 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> > D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> > LockRight F&R
> >
> >
> > "Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:uxzib.385$WD1.374@news2.central.***.net...
> > > My TJ (99 TJ SE) has developed a new noise, but is only intermittent.
I
> > > mentioned this in a thread a while back, but it has dissapeared and
> though
> > I
> > > would get some follow-up. It's a distinct, bordering on loud, rattle
> when
> > > the TJ is idling in nuetral, with my foot off the clutch. If I push
the
> > > clutch in, it goes away.
> > >
> > > How often does it happen?? Usually only when it is hot. However, it
> > > doesn't happen all the time when it is hot. As a matter of fact, it
> > hasn't
> > > happened in a while until I did some trail riding yesterday. At the
end
> > of
> > > the ride I got out while it was running to reconnect my swaybar, and
the
> > > rattle was there. Also, sometimes when it gets hot, the clutch...
> > grabs...
> > > a bit as I bring my foot up. Also makes a creaking noise at the same
> > time.
> > > That has been happening for a long time, and I've learned to ignore
it.
> > > Thought that may have something to do with the rattle though.
> > >
> > > Thanks for the help!
> > >
> > > Eric
> > > 99 TJ SE
> > > 2" Spacer Lift, TB Swap, AirAid Intake, and lots of other money-eating
> > > devices... ;-)
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
10-14-2003, 10:05 AM
#25
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Clutch Issues
You can let it go to a point... the sound you here is a dry throw-out
bearing that will eventually wear out. Mine has been doing the same for the
last 1000 miles or so, but this is not my daily driver. You might be able
to extend it's life by getting some lubrication to it. I am not familiar
with the TJ but on the CJ there is a boot at the clutch linkage that one
could spray some WD40 or the like into and hit the bearing. And when you do
have to change it, plan on a complete clutch job... clutch, pressure plate,
throw-out, and pilot bearing.
JimG
"Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
news:MgJib.1017$WD1.174@news2.central.***.net...
> That's what happens. If I press in the clutch pedal it goes away. Ok, my
> next question, can I let this go until one day my clutch doesn't work or
do
> I need to get it fixed to prevent more costly repairs?
>
> Eric
> "JimG" <jimg@cj7.com> wrote in message
> news:IdBib.3634$k_6.1156@news02.roc.ny...
> > Sounds like the throw-out bearing. Trail riding dusty roads or mud
holes
> > causes more noise. That dust (or mud) will creep up into the bell
housing
> > and get in the throw-out bearing. While in neutral try pushing the
clutch
> > pedal just a little... puts a bit of pressure on the throw-out bearing.
> If
> > the noise stops, that's it.
> >
> > --
> > JimG
> > 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> > 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> > 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> > D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> > LockRight F&R
> >
> >
> > "Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:uxzib.385$WD1.374@news2.central.***.net...
> > > My TJ (99 TJ SE) has developed a new noise, but is only intermittent.
I
> > > mentioned this in a thread a while back, but it has dissapeared and
> though
> > I
> > > would get some follow-up. It's a distinct, bordering on loud, rattle
> when
> > > the TJ is idling in nuetral, with my foot off the clutch. If I push
the
> > > clutch in, it goes away.
> > >
> > > How often does it happen?? Usually only when it is hot. However, it
> > > doesn't happen all the time when it is hot. As a matter of fact, it
> > hasn't
> > > happened in a while until I did some trail riding yesterday. At the
end
> > of
> > > the ride I got out while it was running to reconnect my swaybar, and
the
> > > rattle was there. Also, sometimes when it gets hot, the clutch...
> > grabs...
> > > a bit as I bring my foot up. Also makes a creaking noise at the same
> > time.
> > > That has been happening for a long time, and I've learned to ignore
it.
> > > Thought that may have something to do with the rattle though.
> > >
> > > Thanks for the help!
> > >
> > > Eric
> > > 99 TJ SE
> > > 2" Spacer Lift, TB Swap, AirAid Intake, and lots of other money-eating
> > > devices... ;-)
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
bearing that will eventually wear out. Mine has been doing the same for the
last 1000 miles or so, but this is not my daily driver. You might be able
to extend it's life by getting some lubrication to it. I am not familiar
with the TJ but on the CJ there is a boot at the clutch linkage that one
could spray some WD40 or the like into and hit the bearing. And when you do
have to change it, plan on a complete clutch job... clutch, pressure plate,
throw-out, and pilot bearing.
JimG
"Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
news:MgJib.1017$WD1.174@news2.central.***.net...
> That's what happens. If I press in the clutch pedal it goes away. Ok, my
> next question, can I let this go until one day my clutch doesn't work or
do
> I need to get it fixed to prevent more costly repairs?
>
> Eric
> "JimG" <jimg@cj7.com> wrote in message
> news:IdBib.3634$k_6.1156@news02.roc.ny...
> > Sounds like the throw-out bearing. Trail riding dusty roads or mud
holes
> > causes more noise. That dust (or mud) will creep up into the bell
housing
> > and get in the throw-out bearing. While in neutral try pushing the
clutch
> > pedal just a little... puts a bit of pressure on the throw-out bearing.
> If
> > the noise stops, that's it.
> >
> > --
> > JimG
> > 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> > 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> > 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> > D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> > LockRight F&R
> >
> >
> > "Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:uxzib.385$WD1.374@news2.central.***.net...
> > > My TJ (99 TJ SE) has developed a new noise, but is only intermittent.
I
> > > mentioned this in a thread a while back, but it has dissapeared and
> though
> > I
> > > would get some follow-up. It's a distinct, bordering on loud, rattle
> when
> > > the TJ is idling in nuetral, with my foot off the clutch. If I push
the
> > > clutch in, it goes away.
> > >
> > > How often does it happen?? Usually only when it is hot. However, it
> > > doesn't happen all the time when it is hot. As a matter of fact, it
> > hasn't
> > > happened in a while until I did some trail riding yesterday. At the
end
> > of
> > > the ride I got out while it was running to reconnect my swaybar, and
the
> > > rattle was there. Also, sometimes when it gets hot, the clutch...
> > grabs...
> > > a bit as I bring my foot up. Also makes a creaking noise at the same
> > time.
> > > That has been happening for a long time, and I've learned to ignore
it.
> > > Thought that may have something to do with the rattle though.
> > >
> > > Thanks for the help!
> > >
> > > Eric
> > > 99 TJ SE
> > > 2" Spacer Lift, TB Swap, AirAid Intake, and lots of other money-eating
> > > devices... ;-)
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
10-14-2003, 03:34 PM
#26
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Clutch Issues
This IS my daily driver. It actually started in Mississippi and I've since
driven it back to Nebraska. I don't drive it that often around here as I
try to use my motorcycle while I can. What could go wrong if I don't get it
fixed right away? Are we talking about tranny/engine damage??
Thanks.
Eric
99 TJ SE
"JimG" <jimg@cj7.com> wrote in message
news:FoTib.4177$Kg6.2969@news01.roc.ny...
> You can let it go to a point... the sound you here is a dry throw-out
> bearing that will eventually wear out. Mine has been doing the same for
the
> last 1000 miles or so, but this is not my daily driver. You might be able
> to extend it's life by getting some lubrication to it. I am not familiar
> with the TJ but on the CJ there is a boot at the clutch linkage that one
> could spray some WD40 or the like into and hit the bearing. And when you
do
> have to change it, plan on a complete clutch job... clutch, pressure
plate,
> throw-out, and pilot bearing.
>
> JimG
>
> "Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
> news:MgJib.1017$WD1.174@news2.central.***.net...
> > That's what happens. If I press in the clutch pedal it goes away. Ok,
my
> > next question, can I let this go until one day my clutch doesn't work or
> do
> > I need to get it fixed to prevent more costly repairs?
> >
> > Eric
> > "JimG" <jimg@cj7.com> wrote in message
> > news:IdBib.3634$k_6.1156@news02.roc.ny...
> > > Sounds like the throw-out bearing. Trail riding dusty roads or mud
> holes
> > > causes more noise. That dust (or mud) will creep up into the bell
> housing
> > > and get in the throw-out bearing. While in neutral try pushing the
> clutch
> > > pedal just a little... puts a bit of pressure on the throw-out
bearing.
> > If
> > > the noise stops, that's it.
> > >
> > > --
> > > JimG
> > > 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> > > 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> > > 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> > > D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > > Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> > > LockRight F&R
> > >
> > >
> > > "Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
> > > news:uxzib.385$WD1.374@news2.central.***.net...
> > > > My TJ (99 TJ SE) has developed a new noise, but is only
intermittent.
> I
> > > > mentioned this in a thread a while back, but it has dissapeared and
> > though
> > > I
> > > > would get some follow-up. It's a distinct, bordering on loud,
rattle
> > when
> > > > the TJ is idling in nuetral, with my foot off the clutch. If I push
> the
> > > > clutch in, it goes away.
> > > >
> > > > How often does it happen?? Usually only when it is hot. However,
it
> > > > doesn't happen all the time when it is hot. As a matter of fact, it
> > > hasn't
> > > > happened in a while until I did some trail riding yesterday. At the
> end
> > > of
> > > > the ride I got out while it was running to reconnect my swaybar, and
> the
> > > > rattle was there. Also, sometimes when it gets hot, the clutch...
> > > grabs...
> > > > a bit as I bring my foot up. Also makes a creaking noise at the
same
> > > time.
> > > > That has been happening for a long time, and I've learned to ignore
> it.
> > > > Thought that may have something to do with the rattle though.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks for the help!
> > > >
> > > > Eric
> > > > 99 TJ SE
> > > > 2" Spacer Lift, TB Swap, AirAid Intake, and lots of other
money-eating
> > > > devices... ;-)
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
driven it back to Nebraska. I don't drive it that often around here as I
try to use my motorcycle while I can. What could go wrong if I don't get it
fixed right away? Are we talking about tranny/engine damage??
Thanks.
Eric
99 TJ SE
"JimG" <jimg@cj7.com> wrote in message
news:FoTib.4177$Kg6.2969@news01.roc.ny...
> You can let it go to a point... the sound you here is a dry throw-out
> bearing that will eventually wear out. Mine has been doing the same for
the
> last 1000 miles or so, but this is not my daily driver. You might be able
> to extend it's life by getting some lubrication to it. I am not familiar
> with the TJ but on the CJ there is a boot at the clutch linkage that one
> could spray some WD40 or the like into and hit the bearing. And when you
do
> have to change it, plan on a complete clutch job... clutch, pressure
plate,
> throw-out, and pilot bearing.
>
> JimG
>
> "Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
> news:MgJib.1017$WD1.174@news2.central.***.net...
> > That's what happens. If I press in the clutch pedal it goes away. Ok,
my
> > next question, can I let this go until one day my clutch doesn't work or
> do
> > I need to get it fixed to prevent more costly repairs?
> >
> > Eric
> > "JimG" <jimg@cj7.com> wrote in message
> > news:IdBib.3634$k_6.1156@news02.roc.ny...
> > > Sounds like the throw-out bearing. Trail riding dusty roads or mud
> holes
> > > causes more noise. That dust (or mud) will creep up into the bell
> housing
> > > and get in the throw-out bearing. While in neutral try pushing the
> clutch
> > > pedal just a little... puts a bit of pressure on the throw-out
bearing.
> > If
> > > the noise stops, that's it.
> > >
> > > --
> > > JimG
> > > 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> > > 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> > > 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> > > D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > > Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> > > LockRight F&R
> > >
> > >
> > > "Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
> > > news:uxzib.385$WD1.374@news2.central.***.net...
> > > > My TJ (99 TJ SE) has developed a new noise, but is only
intermittent.
> I
> > > > mentioned this in a thread a while back, but it has dissapeared and
> > though
> > > I
> > > > would get some follow-up. It's a distinct, bordering on loud,
rattle
> > when
> > > > the TJ is idling in nuetral, with my foot off the clutch. If I push
> the
> > > > clutch in, it goes away.
> > > >
> > > > How often does it happen?? Usually only when it is hot. However,
it
> > > > doesn't happen all the time when it is hot. As a matter of fact, it
> > > hasn't
> > > > happened in a while until I did some trail riding yesterday. At the
> end
> > > of
> > > > the ride I got out while it was running to reconnect my swaybar, and
> the
> > > > rattle was there. Also, sometimes when it gets hot, the clutch...
> > > grabs...
> > > > a bit as I bring my foot up. Also makes a creaking noise at the
same
> > > time.
> > > > That has been happening for a long time, and I've learned to ignore
> it.
> > > > Thought that may have something to do with the rattle though.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks for the help!
> > > >
> > > > Eric
> > > > 99 TJ SE
> > > > 2" Spacer Lift, TB Swap, AirAid Intake, and lots of other
money-eating
> > > > devices... ;-)
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
10-14-2003, 03:34 PM
#27
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Clutch Issues
This IS my daily driver. It actually started in Mississippi and I've since
driven it back to Nebraska. I don't drive it that often around here as I
try to use my motorcycle while I can. What could go wrong if I don't get it
fixed right away? Are we talking about tranny/engine damage??
Thanks.
Eric
99 TJ SE
"JimG" <jimg@cj7.com> wrote in message
news:FoTib.4177$Kg6.2969@news01.roc.ny...
> You can let it go to a point... the sound you here is a dry throw-out
> bearing that will eventually wear out. Mine has been doing the same for
the
> last 1000 miles or so, but this is not my daily driver. You might be able
> to extend it's life by getting some lubrication to it. I am not familiar
> with the TJ but on the CJ there is a boot at the clutch linkage that one
> could spray some WD40 or the like into and hit the bearing. And when you
do
> have to change it, plan on a complete clutch job... clutch, pressure
plate,
> throw-out, and pilot bearing.
>
> JimG
>
> "Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
> news:MgJib.1017$WD1.174@news2.central.***.net...
> > That's what happens. If I press in the clutch pedal it goes away. Ok,
my
> > next question, can I let this go until one day my clutch doesn't work or
> do
> > I need to get it fixed to prevent more costly repairs?
> >
> > Eric
> > "JimG" <jimg@cj7.com> wrote in message
> > news:IdBib.3634$k_6.1156@news02.roc.ny...
> > > Sounds like the throw-out bearing. Trail riding dusty roads or mud
> holes
> > > causes more noise. That dust (or mud) will creep up into the bell
> housing
> > > and get in the throw-out bearing. While in neutral try pushing the
> clutch
> > > pedal just a little... puts a bit of pressure on the throw-out
bearing.
> > If
> > > the noise stops, that's it.
> > >
> > > --
> > > JimG
> > > 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> > > 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> > > 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> > > D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > > Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> > > LockRight F&R
> > >
> > >
> > > "Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
> > > news:uxzib.385$WD1.374@news2.central.***.net...
> > > > My TJ (99 TJ SE) has developed a new noise, but is only
intermittent.
> I
> > > > mentioned this in a thread a while back, but it has dissapeared and
> > though
> > > I
> > > > would get some follow-up. It's a distinct, bordering on loud,
rattle
> > when
> > > > the TJ is idling in nuetral, with my foot off the clutch. If I push
> the
> > > > clutch in, it goes away.
> > > >
> > > > How often does it happen?? Usually only when it is hot. However,
it
> > > > doesn't happen all the time when it is hot. As a matter of fact, it
> > > hasn't
> > > > happened in a while until I did some trail riding yesterday. At the
> end
> > > of
> > > > the ride I got out while it was running to reconnect my swaybar, and
> the
> > > > rattle was there. Also, sometimes when it gets hot, the clutch...
> > > grabs...
> > > > a bit as I bring my foot up. Also makes a creaking noise at the
same
> > > time.
> > > > That has been happening for a long time, and I've learned to ignore
> it.
> > > > Thought that may have something to do with the rattle though.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks for the help!
> > > >
> > > > Eric
> > > > 99 TJ SE
> > > > 2" Spacer Lift, TB Swap, AirAid Intake, and lots of other
money-eating
> > > > devices... ;-)
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
driven it back to Nebraska. I don't drive it that often around here as I
try to use my motorcycle while I can. What could go wrong if I don't get it
fixed right away? Are we talking about tranny/engine damage??
Thanks.
Eric
99 TJ SE
"JimG" <jimg@cj7.com> wrote in message
news:FoTib.4177$Kg6.2969@news01.roc.ny...
> You can let it go to a point... the sound you here is a dry throw-out
> bearing that will eventually wear out. Mine has been doing the same for
the
> last 1000 miles or so, but this is not my daily driver. You might be able
> to extend it's life by getting some lubrication to it. I am not familiar
> with the TJ but on the CJ there is a boot at the clutch linkage that one
> could spray some WD40 or the like into and hit the bearing. And when you
do
> have to change it, plan on a complete clutch job... clutch, pressure
plate,
> throw-out, and pilot bearing.
>
> JimG
>
> "Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
> news:MgJib.1017$WD1.174@news2.central.***.net...
> > That's what happens. If I press in the clutch pedal it goes away. Ok,
my
> > next question, can I let this go until one day my clutch doesn't work or
> do
> > I need to get it fixed to prevent more costly repairs?
> >
> > Eric
> > "JimG" <jimg@cj7.com> wrote in message
> > news:IdBib.3634$k_6.1156@news02.roc.ny...
> > > Sounds like the throw-out bearing. Trail riding dusty roads or mud
> holes
> > > causes more noise. That dust (or mud) will creep up into the bell
> housing
> > > and get in the throw-out bearing. While in neutral try pushing the
> clutch
> > > pedal just a little... puts a bit of pressure on the throw-out
bearing.
> > If
> > > the noise stops, that's it.
> > >
> > > --
> > > JimG
> > > 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> > > 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> > > 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> > > D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > > Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> > > LockRight F&R
> > >
> > >
> > > "Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
> > > news:uxzib.385$WD1.374@news2.central.***.net...
> > > > My TJ (99 TJ SE) has developed a new noise, but is only
intermittent.
> I
> > > > mentioned this in a thread a while back, but it has dissapeared and
> > though
> > > I
> > > > would get some follow-up. It's a distinct, bordering on loud,
rattle
> > when
> > > > the TJ is idling in nuetral, with my foot off the clutch. If I push
> the
> > > > clutch in, it goes away.
> > > >
> > > > How often does it happen?? Usually only when it is hot. However,
it
> > > > doesn't happen all the time when it is hot. As a matter of fact, it
> > > hasn't
> > > > happened in a while until I did some trail riding yesterday. At the
> end
> > > of
> > > > the ride I got out while it was running to reconnect my swaybar, and
> the
> > > > rattle was there. Also, sometimes when it gets hot, the clutch...
> > > grabs...
> > > > a bit as I bring my foot up. Also makes a creaking noise at the
same
> > > time.
> > > > That has been happening for a long time, and I've learned to ignore
> it.
> > > > Thought that may have something to do with the rattle though.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks for the help!
> > > >
> > > > Eric
> > > > 99 TJ SE
> > > > 2" Spacer Lift, TB Swap, AirAid Intake, and lots of other
money-eating
> > > > devices... ;-)
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
10-14-2003, 03:34 PM
#28
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Clutch Issues
This IS my daily driver. It actually started in Mississippi and I've since
driven it back to Nebraska. I don't drive it that often around here as I
try to use my motorcycle while I can. What could go wrong if I don't get it
fixed right away? Are we talking about tranny/engine damage??
Thanks.
Eric
99 TJ SE
"JimG" <jimg@cj7.com> wrote in message
news:FoTib.4177$Kg6.2969@news01.roc.ny...
> You can let it go to a point... the sound you here is a dry throw-out
> bearing that will eventually wear out. Mine has been doing the same for
the
> last 1000 miles or so, but this is not my daily driver. You might be able
> to extend it's life by getting some lubrication to it. I am not familiar
> with the TJ but on the CJ there is a boot at the clutch linkage that one
> could spray some WD40 or the like into and hit the bearing. And when you
do
> have to change it, plan on a complete clutch job... clutch, pressure
plate,
> throw-out, and pilot bearing.
>
> JimG
>
> "Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
> news:MgJib.1017$WD1.174@news2.central.***.net...
> > That's what happens. If I press in the clutch pedal it goes away. Ok,
my
> > next question, can I let this go until one day my clutch doesn't work or
> do
> > I need to get it fixed to prevent more costly repairs?
> >
> > Eric
> > "JimG" <jimg@cj7.com> wrote in message
> > news:IdBib.3634$k_6.1156@news02.roc.ny...
> > > Sounds like the throw-out bearing. Trail riding dusty roads or mud
> holes
> > > causes more noise. That dust (or mud) will creep up into the bell
> housing
> > > and get in the throw-out bearing. While in neutral try pushing the
> clutch
> > > pedal just a little... puts a bit of pressure on the throw-out
bearing.
> > If
> > > the noise stops, that's it.
> > >
> > > --
> > > JimG
> > > 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> > > 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> > > 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> > > D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > > Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> > > LockRight F&R
> > >
> > >
> > > "Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
> > > news:uxzib.385$WD1.374@news2.central.***.net...
> > > > My TJ (99 TJ SE) has developed a new noise, but is only
intermittent.
> I
> > > > mentioned this in a thread a while back, but it has dissapeared and
> > though
> > > I
> > > > would get some follow-up. It's a distinct, bordering on loud,
rattle
> > when
> > > > the TJ is idling in nuetral, with my foot off the clutch. If I push
> the
> > > > clutch in, it goes away.
> > > >
> > > > How often does it happen?? Usually only when it is hot. However,
it
> > > > doesn't happen all the time when it is hot. As a matter of fact, it
> > > hasn't
> > > > happened in a while until I did some trail riding yesterday. At the
> end
> > > of
> > > > the ride I got out while it was running to reconnect my swaybar, and
> the
> > > > rattle was there. Also, sometimes when it gets hot, the clutch...
> > > grabs...
> > > > a bit as I bring my foot up. Also makes a creaking noise at the
same
> > > time.
> > > > That has been happening for a long time, and I've learned to ignore
> it.
> > > > Thought that may have something to do with the rattle though.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks for the help!
> > > >
> > > > Eric
> > > > 99 TJ SE
> > > > 2" Spacer Lift, TB Swap, AirAid Intake, and lots of other
money-eating
> > > > devices... ;-)
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
driven it back to Nebraska. I don't drive it that often around here as I
try to use my motorcycle while I can. What could go wrong if I don't get it
fixed right away? Are we talking about tranny/engine damage??
Thanks.
Eric
99 TJ SE
"JimG" <jimg@cj7.com> wrote in message
news:FoTib.4177$Kg6.2969@news01.roc.ny...
> You can let it go to a point... the sound you here is a dry throw-out
> bearing that will eventually wear out. Mine has been doing the same for
the
> last 1000 miles or so, but this is not my daily driver. You might be able
> to extend it's life by getting some lubrication to it. I am not familiar
> with the TJ but on the CJ there is a boot at the clutch linkage that one
> could spray some WD40 or the like into and hit the bearing. And when you
do
> have to change it, plan on a complete clutch job... clutch, pressure
plate,
> throw-out, and pilot bearing.
>
> JimG
>
> "Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
> news:MgJib.1017$WD1.174@news2.central.***.net...
> > That's what happens. If I press in the clutch pedal it goes away. Ok,
my
> > next question, can I let this go until one day my clutch doesn't work or
> do
> > I need to get it fixed to prevent more costly repairs?
> >
> > Eric
> > "JimG" <jimg@cj7.com> wrote in message
> > news:IdBib.3634$k_6.1156@news02.roc.ny...
> > > Sounds like the throw-out bearing. Trail riding dusty roads or mud
> holes
> > > causes more noise. That dust (or mud) will creep up into the bell
> housing
> > > and get in the throw-out bearing. While in neutral try pushing the
> clutch
> > > pedal just a little... puts a bit of pressure on the throw-out
bearing.
> > If
> > > the noise stops, that's it.
> > >
> > > --
> > > JimG
> > > 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> > > 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> > > 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> > > D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > > Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> > > LockRight F&R
> > >
> > >
> > > "Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
> > > news:uxzib.385$WD1.374@news2.central.***.net...
> > > > My TJ (99 TJ SE) has developed a new noise, but is only
intermittent.
> I
> > > > mentioned this in a thread a while back, but it has dissapeared and
> > though
> > > I
> > > > would get some follow-up. It's a distinct, bordering on loud,
rattle
> > when
> > > > the TJ is idling in nuetral, with my foot off the clutch. If I push
> the
> > > > clutch in, it goes away.
> > > >
> > > > How often does it happen?? Usually only when it is hot. However,
it
> > > > doesn't happen all the time when it is hot. As a matter of fact, it
> > > hasn't
> > > > happened in a while until I did some trail riding yesterday. At the
> end
> > > of
> > > > the ride I got out while it was running to reconnect my swaybar, and
> the
> > > > rattle was there. Also, sometimes when it gets hot, the clutch...
> > > grabs...
> > > > a bit as I bring my foot up. Also makes a creaking noise at the
same
> > > time.
> > > > That has been happening for a long time, and I've learned to ignore
> it.
> > > > Thought that may have something to do with the rattle though.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks for the help!
> > > >
> > > > Eric
> > > > 99 TJ SE
> > > > 2" Spacer Lift, TB Swap, AirAid Intake, and lots of other
money-eating
> > > > devices... ;-)
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
10-14-2003, 06:25 PM
#29
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Clutch Issues
It's remotely possible that it could damage the input shaft on the
transmission. But it would have to fail drastically and then be driven for
many miles before that happens. I think you would have other symptoms
before such a failure though (smell/smoke, no clutch, ect..). If the noise
is considerable and you feel uncomfortable, get it fixed (or better yet do
it yourself). How many miles are on the TJ?
JimG
"Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
news:kdYib.2198$WD1.657@news2.central.***.net...
> This IS my daily driver. It actually started in Mississippi and I've
since
> driven it back to Nebraska. I don't drive it that often around here as I
> try to use my motorcycle while I can. What could go wrong if I don't get
it
> fixed right away? Are we talking about tranny/engine damage??
>
> Thanks.
>
> Eric
> 99 TJ SE
> "JimG" <jimg@cj7.com> wrote in message
> news:FoTib.4177$Kg6.2969@news01.roc.ny...
> > You can let it go to a point... the sound you here is a dry throw-out
> > bearing that will eventually wear out. Mine has been doing the same for
> the
> > last 1000 miles or so, but this is not my daily driver. You might be
able
> > to extend it's life by getting some lubrication to it. I am not
familiar
> > with the TJ but on the CJ there is a boot at the clutch linkage that one
> > could spray some WD40 or the like into and hit the bearing. And when
you
> do
> > have to change it, plan on a complete clutch job... clutch, pressure
> plate,
> > throw-out, and pilot bearing.
> >
> > JimG
> >
> > "Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:MgJib.1017$WD1.174@news2.central.***.net...
> > > That's what happens. If I press in the clutch pedal it goes away.
Ok,
> my
> > > next question, can I let this go until one day my clutch doesn't work
or
> > do
> > > I need to get it fixed to prevent more costly repairs?
> > >
> > > Eric
> > > "JimG" <jimg@cj7.com> wrote in message
> > > news:IdBib.3634$k_6.1156@news02.roc.ny...
> > > > Sounds like the throw-out bearing. Trail riding dusty roads or mud
> > holes
> > > > causes more noise. That dust (or mud) will creep up into the bell
> > housing
> > > > and get in the throw-out bearing. While in neutral try pushing the
> > clutch
> > > > pedal just a little... puts a bit of pressure on the throw-out
> bearing.
> > > If
> > > > the noise stops, that's it.
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > JimG
> > > > 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> > > > 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> > > > 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> > > > D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > > > Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> > > > LockRight F&R
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
> > > > news:uxzib.385$WD1.374@news2.central.***.net...
> > > > > My TJ (99 TJ SE) has developed a new noise, but is only
> intermittent.
> > I
> > > > > mentioned this in a thread a while back, but it has dissapeared
and
> > > though
> > > > I
> > > > > would get some follow-up. It's a distinct, bordering on loud,
> rattle
> > > when
> > > > > the TJ is idling in nuetral, with my foot off the clutch. If I
push
> > the
> > > > > clutch in, it goes away.
> > > > >
> > > > > How often does it happen?? Usually only when it is hot. However,
> it
> > > > > doesn't happen all the time when it is hot. As a matter of fact,
it
> > > > hasn't
> > > > > happened in a while until I did some trail riding yesterday. At
the
> > end
> > > > of
> > > > > the ride I got out while it was running to reconnect my swaybar,
and
> > the
> > > > > rattle was there. Also, sometimes when it gets hot, the clutch...
> > > > grabs...
> > > > > a bit as I bring my foot up. Also makes a creaking noise at the
> same
> > > > time.
> > > > > That has been happening for a long time, and I've learned to
ignore
> > it.
> > > > > Thought that may have something to do with the rattle though.
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks for the help!
> > > > >
> > > > > Eric
> > > > > 99 TJ SE
> > > > > 2" Spacer Lift, TB Swap, AirAid Intake, and lots of other
> money-eating
> > > > > devices... ;-)
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
transmission. But it would have to fail drastically and then be driven for
many miles before that happens. I think you would have other symptoms
before such a failure though (smell/smoke, no clutch, ect..). If the noise
is considerable and you feel uncomfortable, get it fixed (or better yet do
it yourself). How many miles are on the TJ?
JimG
"Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
news:kdYib.2198$WD1.657@news2.central.***.net...
> This IS my daily driver. It actually started in Mississippi and I've
since
> driven it back to Nebraska. I don't drive it that often around here as I
> try to use my motorcycle while I can. What could go wrong if I don't get
it
> fixed right away? Are we talking about tranny/engine damage??
>
> Thanks.
>
> Eric
> 99 TJ SE
> "JimG" <jimg@cj7.com> wrote in message
> news:FoTib.4177$Kg6.2969@news01.roc.ny...
> > You can let it go to a point... the sound you here is a dry throw-out
> > bearing that will eventually wear out. Mine has been doing the same for
> the
> > last 1000 miles or so, but this is not my daily driver. You might be
able
> > to extend it's life by getting some lubrication to it. I am not
familiar
> > with the TJ but on the CJ there is a boot at the clutch linkage that one
> > could spray some WD40 or the like into and hit the bearing. And when
you
> do
> > have to change it, plan on a complete clutch job... clutch, pressure
> plate,
> > throw-out, and pilot bearing.
> >
> > JimG
> >
> > "Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:MgJib.1017$WD1.174@news2.central.***.net...
> > > That's what happens. If I press in the clutch pedal it goes away.
Ok,
> my
> > > next question, can I let this go until one day my clutch doesn't work
or
> > do
> > > I need to get it fixed to prevent more costly repairs?
> > >
> > > Eric
> > > "JimG" <jimg@cj7.com> wrote in message
> > > news:IdBib.3634$k_6.1156@news02.roc.ny...
> > > > Sounds like the throw-out bearing. Trail riding dusty roads or mud
> > holes
> > > > causes more noise. That dust (or mud) will creep up into the bell
> > housing
> > > > and get in the throw-out bearing. While in neutral try pushing the
> > clutch
> > > > pedal just a little... puts a bit of pressure on the throw-out
> bearing.
> > > If
> > > > the noise stops, that's it.
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > JimG
> > > > 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> > > > 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> > > > 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> > > > D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > > > Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> > > > LockRight F&R
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
> > > > news:uxzib.385$WD1.374@news2.central.***.net...
> > > > > My TJ (99 TJ SE) has developed a new noise, but is only
> intermittent.
> > I
> > > > > mentioned this in a thread a while back, but it has dissapeared
and
> > > though
> > > > I
> > > > > would get some follow-up. It's a distinct, bordering on loud,
> rattle
> > > when
> > > > > the TJ is idling in nuetral, with my foot off the clutch. If I
push
> > the
> > > > > clutch in, it goes away.
> > > > >
> > > > > How often does it happen?? Usually only when it is hot. However,
> it
> > > > > doesn't happen all the time when it is hot. As a matter of fact,
it
> > > > hasn't
> > > > > happened in a while until I did some trail riding yesterday. At
the
> > end
> > > > of
> > > > > the ride I got out while it was running to reconnect my swaybar,
and
> > the
> > > > > rattle was there. Also, sometimes when it gets hot, the clutch...
> > > > grabs...
> > > > > a bit as I bring my foot up. Also makes a creaking noise at the
> same
> > > > time.
> > > > > That has been happening for a long time, and I've learned to
ignore
> > it.
> > > > > Thought that may have something to do with the rattle though.
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks for the help!
> > > > >
> > > > > Eric
> > > > > 99 TJ SE
> > > > > 2" Spacer Lift, TB Swap, AirAid Intake, and lots of other
> money-eating
> > > > > devices... ;-)
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
10-14-2003, 06:25 PM
#30
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Clutch Issues
It's remotely possible that it could damage the input shaft on the
transmission. But it would have to fail drastically and then be driven for
many miles before that happens. I think you would have other symptoms
before such a failure though (smell/smoke, no clutch, ect..). If the noise
is considerable and you feel uncomfortable, get it fixed (or better yet do
it yourself). How many miles are on the TJ?
JimG
"Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
news:kdYib.2198$WD1.657@news2.central.***.net...
> This IS my daily driver. It actually started in Mississippi and I've
since
> driven it back to Nebraska. I don't drive it that often around here as I
> try to use my motorcycle while I can. What could go wrong if I don't get
it
> fixed right away? Are we talking about tranny/engine damage??
>
> Thanks.
>
> Eric
> 99 TJ SE
> "JimG" <jimg@cj7.com> wrote in message
> news:FoTib.4177$Kg6.2969@news01.roc.ny...
> > You can let it go to a point... the sound you here is a dry throw-out
> > bearing that will eventually wear out. Mine has been doing the same for
> the
> > last 1000 miles or so, but this is not my daily driver. You might be
able
> > to extend it's life by getting some lubrication to it. I am not
familiar
> > with the TJ but on the CJ there is a boot at the clutch linkage that one
> > could spray some WD40 or the like into and hit the bearing. And when
you
> do
> > have to change it, plan on a complete clutch job... clutch, pressure
> plate,
> > throw-out, and pilot bearing.
> >
> > JimG
> >
> > "Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:MgJib.1017$WD1.174@news2.central.***.net...
> > > That's what happens. If I press in the clutch pedal it goes away.
Ok,
> my
> > > next question, can I let this go until one day my clutch doesn't work
or
> > do
> > > I need to get it fixed to prevent more costly repairs?
> > >
> > > Eric
> > > "JimG" <jimg@cj7.com> wrote in message
> > > news:IdBib.3634$k_6.1156@news02.roc.ny...
> > > > Sounds like the throw-out bearing. Trail riding dusty roads or mud
> > holes
> > > > causes more noise. That dust (or mud) will creep up into the bell
> > housing
> > > > and get in the throw-out bearing. While in neutral try pushing the
> > clutch
> > > > pedal just a little... puts a bit of pressure on the throw-out
> bearing.
> > > If
> > > > the noise stops, that's it.
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > JimG
> > > > 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> > > > 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> > > > 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> > > > D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > > > Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> > > > LockRight F&R
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
> > > > news:uxzib.385$WD1.374@news2.central.***.net...
> > > > > My TJ (99 TJ SE) has developed a new noise, but is only
> intermittent.
> > I
> > > > > mentioned this in a thread a while back, but it has dissapeared
and
> > > though
> > > > I
> > > > > would get some follow-up. It's a distinct, bordering on loud,
> rattle
> > > when
> > > > > the TJ is idling in nuetral, with my foot off the clutch. If I
push
> > the
> > > > > clutch in, it goes away.
> > > > >
> > > > > How often does it happen?? Usually only when it is hot. However,
> it
> > > > > doesn't happen all the time when it is hot. As a matter of fact,
it
> > > > hasn't
> > > > > happened in a while until I did some trail riding yesterday. At
the
> > end
> > > > of
> > > > > the ride I got out while it was running to reconnect my swaybar,
and
> > the
> > > > > rattle was there. Also, sometimes when it gets hot, the clutch...
> > > > grabs...
> > > > > a bit as I bring my foot up. Also makes a creaking noise at the
> same
> > > > time.
> > > > > That has been happening for a long time, and I've learned to
ignore
> > it.
> > > > > Thought that may have something to do with the rattle though.
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks for the help!
> > > > >
> > > > > Eric
> > > > > 99 TJ SE
> > > > > 2" Spacer Lift, TB Swap, AirAid Intake, and lots of other
> money-eating
> > > > > devices... ;-)
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
transmission. But it would have to fail drastically and then be driven for
many miles before that happens. I think you would have other symptoms
before such a failure though (smell/smoke, no clutch, ect..). If the noise
is considerable and you feel uncomfortable, get it fixed (or better yet do
it yourself). How many miles are on the TJ?
JimG
"Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
news:kdYib.2198$WD1.657@news2.central.***.net...
> This IS my daily driver. It actually started in Mississippi and I've
since
> driven it back to Nebraska. I don't drive it that often around here as I
> try to use my motorcycle while I can. What could go wrong if I don't get
it
> fixed right away? Are we talking about tranny/engine damage??
>
> Thanks.
>
> Eric
> 99 TJ SE
> "JimG" <jimg@cj7.com> wrote in message
> news:FoTib.4177$Kg6.2969@news01.roc.ny...
> > You can let it go to a point... the sound you here is a dry throw-out
> > bearing that will eventually wear out. Mine has been doing the same for
> the
> > last 1000 miles or so, but this is not my daily driver. You might be
able
> > to extend it's life by getting some lubrication to it. I am not
familiar
> > with the TJ but on the CJ there is a boot at the clutch linkage that one
> > could spray some WD40 or the like into and hit the bearing. And when
you
> do
> > have to change it, plan on a complete clutch job... clutch, pressure
> plate,
> > throw-out, and pilot bearing.
> >
> > JimG
> >
> > "Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:MgJib.1017$WD1.174@news2.central.***.net...
> > > That's what happens. If I press in the clutch pedal it goes away.
Ok,
> my
> > > next question, can I let this go until one day my clutch doesn't work
or
> > do
> > > I need to get it fixed to prevent more costly repairs?
> > >
> > > Eric
> > > "JimG" <jimg@cj7.com> wrote in message
> > > news:IdBib.3634$k_6.1156@news02.roc.ny...
> > > > Sounds like the throw-out bearing. Trail riding dusty roads or mud
> > holes
> > > > causes more noise. That dust (or mud) will creep up into the bell
> > housing
> > > > and get in the throw-out bearing. While in neutral try pushing the
> > clutch
> > > > pedal just a little... puts a bit of pressure on the throw-out
> bearing.
> > > If
> > > > the noise stops, that's it.
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > JimG
> > > > 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> > > > 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> > > > 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> > > > D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > > > Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> > > > LockRight F&R
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
> > > > news:uxzib.385$WD1.374@news2.central.***.net...
> > > > > My TJ (99 TJ SE) has developed a new noise, but is only
> intermittent.
> > I
> > > > > mentioned this in a thread a while back, but it has dissapeared
and
> > > though
> > > > I
> > > > > would get some follow-up. It's a distinct, bordering on loud,
> rattle
> > > when
> > > > > the TJ is idling in nuetral, with my foot off the clutch. If I
push
> > the
> > > > > clutch in, it goes away.
> > > > >
> > > > > How often does it happen?? Usually only when it is hot. However,
> it
> > > > > doesn't happen all the time when it is hot. As a matter of fact,
it
> > > > hasn't
> > > > > happened in a while until I did some trail riding yesterday. At
the
> > end
> > > > of
> > > > > the ride I got out while it was running to reconnect my swaybar,
and
> > the
> > > > > rattle was there. Also, sometimes when it gets hot, the clutch...
> > > > grabs...
> > > > > a bit as I bring my foot up. Also makes a creaking noise at the
> same
> > > > time.
> > > > > That has been happening for a long time, and I've learned to
ignore
> > it.
> > > > > Thought that may have something to do with the rattle though.
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks for the help!
> > > > >
> > > > > Eric
> > > > > 99 TJ SE
> > > > > 2" Spacer Lift, TB Swap, AirAid Intake, and lots of other
> money-eating
> > > > > devices... ;-)
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>