Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2000 03:53:13 -0700 From: adrianb <adrianNOadSPAMnopsam.net.invalid> Subject: Re: screeching clutch
TimeRanger <TimeRangernopsamc.om> wrote: >On Sun, 13 Aug 2000 18:29:14 -0700, adrianb ><adrianNOadSPAMnopsam.net.invalid> wrote: > >>I just had my clutch replaced on my 1993 900s by a non-saab >>specialist although the guy was European and had worked on saabs >>before. The clutch was on it's way out and there was an >>intermittent screech due to the thrust bearing. What finally >>led to getting the work done was the slave cylinder died and >>leaked the hydraulic fluid everywhere (one morning no clutch). >>I had hoped that the new clutch would be free from noise >>but....guess what! The screech is back and worse than ever. I >>called the mechanic but by the time I saw him the noise had >>settled down......then of course it starts again. When I did >>see him he guessed that the noise had been there before because >>he showed me the old thrust bearing and the groove it had worn >>on the old clutch. I don't want this to happen again. What >>needs to be adjusted. I hope the mechanic will know but realize >>it helps if I have some idea! >> >>Any advice welcome! >> >>AdrianB > >It sounds like the thing that needs to be adjusted is your foot. This >type of wear is common when the primary driver uses the clutch pedal >for a foot rest - even momentarily. The slightest pressure on the >pedal will cause an increase of hydraulic pressure - resulting in >abnormal wear. If you are not shifting , KEEP YOUR FOOT OFF the >PEDAL. Sorry, I don't mean to shout but, I see this type of damage a >LOT. Thanks for your "help". This may surprise you but there are others on this newsgroup who know how to drive. Perhaps I should have added a note at the end of my first post asking for sensible suggestions only. AdrianB > > ----------------------------------------------------------- Got questions? Get answers over the phone at Keen.com. Up to 100 minutes free! http://www.keen.com