For those with TOB issues can you describe when and what noise it is you hear?
Describe TOB squeal
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My TOB squeal occured when I pressed the clutch pedal to the floor. 1/2 way down and it would start to squeal, all the way down in would squeal louder. As soon as you let off the pedal, squeal goes away.
Others I have read have had exactly the opposite with the squeal occuring with the clutch pedal released.
My TOB was the ONLY thing replaced and the squeal is no longer...
Others I have read have had exactly the opposite with the squeal occuring with the clutch pedal released.
My TOB was the ONLY thing replaced and the squeal is no longer...
I am noticing some noise lately and not sure what its from, its a sclatter (squeal, rattle clatter) that I can pinpoint. Its very hard to hear over the exhaust and I am tempted to bolt stock exhaust back on so I can hear 
. It seems to occure at 300-4000rpm or so, its almost like a bussing noise do to vibration/resonance from exhaust at higher RPM but there is a slight squeal to it as well....hmm.
. It seems to occure at 300-4000rpm or so, its almost like a bussing noise do to vibration/resonance from exhaust at higher RPM but there is a slight squeal to it as well....hmm.
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Actually at times it does sound like that but I have no belt dust or anything. I suppose since I have a KB the chances of getting it covered under warranty are slim to none
Larry,
U can also feel it. Its a very slight & light weird vibration when its making a noise.
More noticeable at a red light....well for me that is. The noice is has a squekyness <sp> to it.
U can also feel it. Its a very slight & light weird vibration when its making a noise.
More noticeable at a red light....well for me that is. The noice is has a squekyness <sp> to it.
Under normal driving condistions I rarely hear it, only when I am getting a little heavy on the pedel. Shifts fine, dont feel any strange vibration, its always when I am in gear and accelerating or after a burst right when I let off the gas.
Yeah, the first few times I heard mine, it was faint and the exhaust seemed to drown out the noise. I too considered pulling the catback to better hear the noise.
But thanks to the board and previous posts:lol: , I was pretty sure that given my symptoms it was a bad TOB so catback stayed on.
BTW, my TOB noise would only happen at idle (unless I just couldn't hear it at any other RPM 'cause of the exhaust).
It was also inconsistent. Sometimes it would do it and sometimes it would not. It sounded just like a slipping belt.
Try pressing the clutch in (or releasing) when you hear the noise to see if it dissapears....
Good luck
But thanks to the board and previous posts:lol: , I was pretty sure that given my symptoms it was a bad TOB so catback stayed on.
BTW, my TOB noise would only happen at idle (unless I just couldn't hear it at any other RPM 'cause of the exhaust).
It was also inconsistent. Sometimes it would do it and sometimes it would not. It sounded just like a slipping belt.
Try pressing the clutch in (or releasing) when you hear the noise to see if it dissapears....
Good luck
Did you guys go with a stock ford replacement TOB or an aftermarket?
Stock
It happened at 4,500 miles. If it happens again (which it has to some folks) I will upgrade to a better part.
It was under warranty and was free so I gave Ford first crack at it.
However, with a KB, warranty is not an issue, I would probably upgrade the TOB and get a good look at the clutch assembly and see if it needed replacing since it is accesible.
It happened at 4,500 miles. If it happens again (which it has to some folks) I will upgrade to a better part.
It was under warranty and was free so I gave Ford first crack at it.
However, with a KB, warranty is not an issue, I would probably upgrade the TOB and get a good look at the clutch assembly and see if it needed replacing since it is accesible.
Well, thats one thing that kind of frustrates me, KB or no KB power levels have no bearing on a TOB failure so I dont see why I would get a warranty claim for it denied. At the same time however its apparent that fords TOB just plain suck and their clutches arent much better. With all of that in mind I was thinking of just tossing a Spec clutch and composit TOB in.
Yeah, I guess it wouldn't hurt anything to try to get the warrany work done under the premise that your mods have not caused the damage. If they agree to do the work, you could always order the parts yourself and ask Ford to install the upgraded parts.
Not to sure how much luck you will have with any of that as we all know how some dealers can be.
Best of luck to you man.:beer:
Not to sure how much luck you will have with any of that as we all know how some dealers can be.
Best of luck to you man.:beer:
03cobrablack,
Mine would only do it intermitently until I got pissed enough to bring it in. I pulled into the service check in where three guys at desks will take your complaint and enter it into a computer. As soon as I pull in, I press the clutch in to come to a stop and ER, ER, ER, ER TOB screams louder than ever. I kept the clutch in for like 30 seconds just to hammer home the point that the TOB was toast. The guys were staring at me and I was looking right back with a big smile as if to say, "try pulling that can not duplicate noise bs with me now!!!":rollseyes
P.S. For anyone trying to get this repaired under warranty and are having trouble getting the noise to duplicate itself: SLOWLY press the clutch in. Take the service guy for a ride and this will sometimes induce the noise and may get you the warranty claim you are after.
Mine would only do it intermitently until I got pissed enough to bring it in. I pulled into the service check in where three guys at desks will take your complaint and enter it into a computer. As soon as I pull in, I press the clutch in to come to a stop and ER, ER, ER, ER TOB screams louder than ever. I kept the clutch in for like 30 seconds just to hammer home the point that the TOB was toast. The guys were staring at me and I was looking right back with a big smile as if to say, "try pulling that can not duplicate noise bs with me now!!!":rollseyes
P.S. For anyone trying to get this repaired under warranty and are having trouble getting the noise to duplicate itself: SLOWLY press the clutch in. Take the service guy for a ride and this will sometimes induce the noise and may get you the warranty claim you are after.
Mine sounded like a cricket chirping and occurred when The engine was in neutral. When I would depress the clutch it would stop. This was on my '92 LX. Chirp, chirp, chirp, chirp, etc.
A stuffed pig about to be roasted!
Thanks BLK_03 I will try that I hve an oppointment Tue with the service mgr. I am going to "practice " getting it to make noise this weekend . As sad as that sounds.
What's the TSB number?
I had it on my '01 GT and it did it with the clutch pedal pressed in. If I let the clutch out fast in neutral, some times I could get it to quit. It usually had to be driven about 20 minutes and then it would squeel BAD. Embarrassing BAD! It did sound like a belt slipping and metal to metal rub combined. Never did it with clutch pedal all the way out, even at its worst. Had it replaced and was needing it again when I traded it for the '03.
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