Clutch

[lubbes07]

Whenever i push in my clutch and let it out on my 85 pickup it squeeks. is this anything to be worried about? please help me out thanks

[Oatmeal]

You might need a new throw out bearing. If that's the case you don't want to wait too long to replace it........Hans

[lubbes07]

how much am i lookin at to replace it and is it something i can do or should i get a pro to do it?

[Rescue]

What kind of squeek? Is it comming from the pedal? Just making sure before you do a clutch swap. While your at it change the clutch if it is used. a trow out bearing alone is about 40$

You can do it yourself. a clutch is about 150-250$. With the help of a buddy you will need to bring down the transmission and put it back in. After several of them I can do it alone but it takes practice:yes:

In general this what you will have to do: unbolt the 2 drive shafts, unscrew speedo cable,remove slave cylinder, starter, bolts holding the tranny to the engine, crossmember. dont forget to support the engine with a jack or a piece of wood between the fire wall and engine. replace clutch and align it centered with a 20 dollar tool or if your like me by eyeballing it lol. Installation is reversed.

It is a bolt on affair. hey you will get experience and save 300-500$ if you do it yourself.

[WildYoats]

Yeah, if it's a squeeling noise, most definately a Throw-Out Bearing. And yes, do a complete clutch since your there.

[daytona]

but if you dont have the jack to replace it, i have a new throw out bearing, that you can have for 15.00 and shipping.