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Mustang Clutch Problem Q. Mr. Ciulla, Hi! My name is Mike and I have had my 1995 Mustang for about three years now. Every year on the year it seems like I am having to get my clutch replaced, to the tune of $700.00 dollars. I do not race my car or do anything harsh with it and I am wondering why I am having to do this.

Another thing is, last time I had them replace my clutch the throw out bering was still making its little chirping noise. I took it back in and they said they greased it up and think they fixed it. Well a week later I brought it back in for the same thing. And a week later I brought it back for the same thing. They said they didn't know what else they could do so it would just have to make some noise.

Well I just took it back in on the 27th of June because the noise is really getting on my nerves. I am wondering what could the problem be? Because if it could have been found, it should have. And if it were some other mechanical piece that should have been found, has it been damaging my clutch because they couldn't find it?

Any help would be great!
Mike

A. The clutch is very simple in that car, nothing special or weird. I don't understand why it needs to be replaced every year. There was an improved throw out bearing. It is Ford P/N# F7ZZ-7548-AA. Next time you have the clutch replaced, keep this in mind.

There were two Clutch Control Systems used in that car, cable and hydraulic. If you have the cable system, it is very important to check and adjust it periodically. A tight clutch cable will feel like a worn out clutch. Dishonest mechanics have been known to adjust a clutch and charge for a clutch replacement. When the new clutch is installed, it must be adjusted. Then I would check it every time it's up in the air for an oil change.

Other than that when a new clutch is put in they need to make sure the input shaft is clean and lightly greased to allow the clutch disc to move freely. The pilot bearing needs to be replaced and lightly greased as well.

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