Squeaky clutch question

messy · Post by **messy** » Tue Sep 19, 2006 1:53 pm

My clutch is squeaking!! this happened in my last car '02 lancer. Wats going on mitsubishi?!

will something like this be generally covered in my next service or can it pose a greater problem? ta

-daniel

mxysxy · Post by **mxysxy** » Tue Sep 19, 2006 2:13 pm

is it happens at cold mornings or at cold start? and fixes it self after a while?

kid_dynamite · Post by **kid_dynamite** » Tue Sep 19, 2006 2:46 pm

Could be the thrust (throwout) bearing. If it is typically you'd hear the noise upon acceleration (notsomuch on idle), and ceases when the clutch is in.

Apart from the noise, this generally doesn't pose a risk and can be replaced when you replace the clutch next. Otherwise it's gearbox out job.

messy · Post by **messy** » Tue Sep 19, 2006 2:57 pm

it happens when the car is stationary.. like shifting from N to 1st. In fact, dont have to shift, just pressing it in makes a squeaky noise.

Liquidity · Post by **Liquidity** » Tue Sep 19, 2006 3:14 pm

No, i dont have an fto, but yes, this is a known problem with a few mitsubishi gearboxes (including 4g93, 4g92, and mivec/dohc/turbo versions of same). The throwout bearing likes to wear out. Can also lead to "Rattling" noises occasionaly at idle.
Pretty easy part to replace, next time your clutch needs replacement/machining.
given other vehicles in the mitsu family commonly experience this fault, it's a fairly safe bet. Cant hurt to replace regardless, how many km's does the box have?

Of course it could be simpler. Cable or hydraulic clutch? Again, just on 4g93's, i know some lancers have cable, others hydraulic, with no apparent reason (ie, dissimilair years/models). could be as simple as the cable/pedal box assembly not having grease on a spot...
or, if hydro, a slightly leaky/old pressure seal on the master/slave cylinders.

I had a very squeaky clutch pedal once (lancer). all it needed was some oil on the "spring" at the top of the clutch pedal. May as well start small

does the "Squeak" sound "in-cabin?". Can you hear it better if your cars parked next to a solid, sound reflective wall? can you get a friend to hop in the car and just slowly pump the clutch pedal while you try tracking it down?

messy · Post by **messy** » Tue Sep 19, 2006 5:54 pm

ill give it a go see what i come up with. My lancer i think was something about oiling it at a service etc etc blah blah have some more money mitsubishi

im going to take my baby in for a service soon anyway so ill get them to take a looksies - just didnt want to hear it was something that could be a major drag on my funds

scarecrow · Post by **scarecrow** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 11:23 am

My crutch is squeaking!

Post by **Supplanter** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 9:03 pm

scarecrow wrote:My crutch is squeaking!

That is a sign of lack of use.

Post by **Bennoz** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 11:25 pm

Its usually the actuator arm that the slave cylinder pushes out to disengage the clutch. Unfortunately the hinge point is inside the box.... Rarely will it go bang / break but have it lubed during the next g-box out job you have done.

HiRAEdd · Post by **HiRAEdd** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 8:19 pm

I have this problem too. On mine it's been confirmed as the little ball joint just outside the engine on the right hand side (looking front on). Lubrication fixes the problem for a short while but not for long. Not sure what I'm going to have to get done to stop it.

Jono · Post by **Jono** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 8:55 am

same guys,

i just recently got my exedy cuhsion button and watched the bearing get well greased up..

squeaks now....