I just had my clutch and flywheel replacted with ACT Extreme Racing Pressure Plate and Organic Race Clutch combo and an ACT Extreme Flywheel. I paid a shade tree machanic to do it and now when ever I start my car within a few seconds a squealing noise, almost like a belt squeal, comes from the tranny.

If I push the petal in the squeal goes away. If I just barely press it, like 1/4 inch or so I can change the pitch of the squeal and if I press a little more It goes away.

At times it seems louder than others and I'm not sure if Its me getting used to the sound or if it really is louder and quieter at times.

I had it done about 3 weeks ago and it has done this since the first day. The mechanic told me that it might be squealing because its a new throw out bearing and pressure plate and the fingers of the plate and the bearing need to wear in a little.

Is this true or did he not grease something he should have??? And if he didn't grease it right is the bearing going to get f'ed up???

'99 Integra GS Turbo

 

The only squealing you should hear, is when you allow the clutch to engage. only in first gear.

 

i dont notice it while driving, but I have a loud exhaust. But you can hear it clearly at idle.

 

Didn't we already go over this Jeff? Mine does the same thing still, just not as frequent as it used to, and the pitch is getting quieter and quieter. If this is a problem, anyone wanna clear this up?

 

hey, I got an answer from team-integra.net..............

If you do a clutch job, your supposed to regrease the pivot point of the clutch forks. If you dont it will squeal. It is very common because it is easilly over-looked....

I guess it not that big of a deal, just very annoying, but non the less should be fixed because it can cause premature wear.