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Squeaking coming from clutch?

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Old Aug 9, 2015 | 04:43 PM
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After a day of off-roading (with a bit of unavoidable mud/water) I noticed my clutch kind of ticks/squeaks when engaged. As soon as I put any bit of pressure on the clutch peddle it goes away. I can only really hear it though when stopped I'm traffic or by a barrier. Any ideas?
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Old Aug 9, 2015 | 07:39 PM
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Kinda sounds like your throwout bearing. Mine doesn't squeak, but it does tick. It's been doing it since I noticed it about 25k or 30k miles.
Like you, I can hear it when I'm idling next to a wall. And I can hear it on a quiet night. I'm about 65k miles now and it still sounds the same. They're cheap throwout bearings. Google something like JK Throwout Bearing and you'll be able to read a lot about them and what guys are doing.
But then again, I may be totally wrong and your sound is coming from somewhere else.
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Old Aug 9, 2015 | 07:41 PM
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That's one of the things I thought it could be. Would make sense. I have almost 86,000 on my Jeep.
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Old Aug 9, 2015 | 07:50 PM
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If you change it, I've read that people say to use National throwout bearings.
I've been looking real hard at Centerforce. I want a better clutch and a heavier flywheel, but I haven't seen what throwout bearing they're using. Still researching at this time.
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Old Aug 9, 2015 | 08:00 PM
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When my clutch does go in definitely upgrading to centerforce. If I'm spending that much I'm putting in something better.
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