9723
Active Member
- Joined
- Oct 22, 2008
- Messages
- 324
- Reaction score
- 64
- Points
- 28
- Vehicle Year
- 1997
- Make / Model
- XLT
- Engine Type
- 2.3 (4 Cylinder)
- Engine Size
- 2.3
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
This is a '97 2.3L with about 167k miles. It's nearing time to put in a new clutch and throw-out bearing. The biggest reason I'm ready to do it tho, is because I'm getting a rattle in the transmission sometimes. Always when idling with the clutch out. When I put the clutch in, the rattle stops. My hope is it's the throw-bearing, considering this TB bearing is always touching the pressure plate, but it's loose or worn out. So it could be vibrating or rattling. So when you put in the clutch, it's then under pressure and not vibrating.
That's my hope.
I'd really like some opinions regarding this. I know there are people here with lots of experience that I don't have.
Thanks.
That's my hope.
I'd really like some opinions regarding this. I know there are people here with lots of experience that I don't have.
Thanks.