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Old Oct 29, 2001 | 08:45 AM
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ok, my clutch pedal is squeeking! what should i do?
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Old Oct 29, 2001 | 07:43 PM
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Step on it?
Install a mousetrap under the pedal?

Seriously...lube up the slider in the engine compartment. That is what is sqeeking. Have a friend pump the pedal a few times and you will see the arm moving in the engine compartment. Just put a couple of DROPS of oil on that arm, and the pivot point, and it will quiet right down.
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Old Oct 29, 2001 | 09:54 PM
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Random,
any particular type of oil? 3 in 1? WD40?

I've been living with this problem for a year now and would LOVE for it to go away.

thanks,
ac
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Old Oct 30, 2001 | 02:37 AM
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I just use good old fashioned motor oil. 3in1 oil would probably do the trick too.
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Old Oct 30, 2001 | 12:37 PM
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hmmmm. i got the inside worked on. WD-40 and I don't think i hear any squeeking anymore. smile.gif I should get the engine compartment also. Thanks.
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Old Oct 30, 2001 | 02:11 PM
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Only problem with wd-40 is that it dries out fast. Your clutch may be squeeking again in about a week!
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Old Oct 31, 2001 | 11:16 AM
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Really! ok, then some motor oil.
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Old Nov 10, 2001 | 11:45 AM
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White grease works the best. Clutch has a nylon bushing, which sometimes can dry out a bit over time helping to cause this squeak (and for me, a bit of rubbing as well) Spray some white grease over it in engine compartment as Random explained where it is, pump the pedal a few times and you should be good to go.
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