IdahoMustang
Junior Member
Doing a clutch on my mustang this weekend, wanting any advice and tips. I've only ever done clutches on big trucks or pickups, so this is different for me. It's been awhile though since I've replaced a clutch in any vehicle. I'm not entirely sure my clutch is the issue I'm having with my car, but I'm almost 100% sure and from everyone I've talked to and all the research I've done, that's what it points to. It all started in traffic about two weeks ago. All of a sudden on the way home from work, the car just simply wouldn't go into gear at all. Mind you the clutch had not slipped at all ever prior to this, but since purchasing the car it has had slight difficulty going into certain gears at times. I bought it at a dealership so have no idea how the previous owners drove the car. It only has 79k miles on it. Super clean! The clutch pedal has felt a bit soft or spongy since I've had it and I've kind of speculated that the clutch was probably on its way out and I was on borrowed time with it. The car will go into gear with the engine off and I can start it in gear but if I do, when I let off the clutch, the whole car shutters and shakes really bad and there's a slight constant buzzing/hissing type sound when in gear or trying to go into gear. If the car is running, it can also be put into gear if I really force it. Clutch pedal feels pretty spongy. Everyone has told me it's most likely the clutch and that's what I'm hoping. There is also some breakage noises coming from what sounds like the bellhousing area when trying to drive it or going into gear. Could it possibly be throw out bearing or slave cylinder? I bought a new clutch kit and flywheel and everything needed for the job, just really hoping it's not a Trans. Any input and advice would be greatly appreciated! Car is mostly stock since I'm sure I'll be asked that.
