I have a 96 Cobra convertible. There has been a slight squeak in the transmission that I assumed was a throwout bearing. Tonight it got much louder, and almost sounds like it's rattling. Here's a video:
Here are my questions:
1. When I push lightly on the clutch pedal, I can feel it jumping around a little and the noise goes away. There's no noise whatsoever when I'm letting the clutch out. Could my cable be stretched? I still have the crappy plastic quadrant and no firewall adjuster (something I definitely want to remedy). Any chance that installing a new cable, quadrant and adjuster will fix the problem, or is this just a bandaid? I plan on putting them on anyway, but just curious.
2. I don't really have a garage to do this job, but I believe I have the know how even though I've never done one on a Cobra. Other than the throwout bearing, what else should I replace? I've read that Ford Racing throwout bearings is the best to use, but what about the clutch (might as well replace it while I'm in there). This is a daily-driven car, and while I like to play with it a bit, I don't race it or anything like that...just need something that will take a little abuse but will last. Also is this a terrible job to do?
3. What else should I replace while I'm in there? Is there a pilot bushing/bearing? Do these cars have a steel bearing retainer? I'm trying to put together a parts list as you can tell.
4. If I have a shop do this, anyone have a ballpark cost for labor? The Firestone here is really good (plus I can put it on my credit card...LOL) but I'm not sure they'll put in parts that I provide.
5. Finally, do you guys think the car is safe to drive to wherever I have the repair done? Like I said I can put very slight pressure on the pedal and it's quiet. Not riding the clutch mind you.
Thanks for the advice. I've done transmission work on Fox body 5.0's but it's been almost 20 years.
Here are my questions:
1. When I push lightly on the clutch pedal, I can feel it jumping around a little and the noise goes away. There's no noise whatsoever when I'm letting the clutch out. Could my cable be stretched? I still have the crappy plastic quadrant and no firewall adjuster (something I definitely want to remedy). Any chance that installing a new cable, quadrant and adjuster will fix the problem, or is this just a bandaid? I plan on putting them on anyway, but just curious.
2. I don't really have a garage to do this job, but I believe I have the know how even though I've never done one on a Cobra. Other than the throwout bearing, what else should I replace? I've read that Ford Racing throwout bearings is the best to use, but what about the clutch (might as well replace it while I'm in there). This is a daily-driven car, and while I like to play with it a bit, I don't race it or anything like that...just need something that will take a little abuse but will last. Also is this a terrible job to do?
3. What else should I replace while I'm in there? Is there a pilot bushing/bearing? Do these cars have a steel bearing retainer? I'm trying to put together a parts list as you can tell.
4. If I have a shop do this, anyone have a ballpark cost for labor? The Firestone here is really good (plus I can put it on my credit card...LOL) but I'm not sure they'll put in parts that I provide.
5. Finally, do you guys think the car is safe to drive to wherever I have the repair done? Like I said I can put very slight pressure on the pedal and it's quiet. Not riding the clutch mind you.
Thanks for the advice. I've done transmission work on Fox body 5.0's but it's been almost 20 years.