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New clutch/bearings - new noise…

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by OSU fisher, Apr 16, 2023.

  1. Apr 16, 2023 at 7:15 PM
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    OSU fisher

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    Well, I got a new clutch put in my 96 2.7. The original finally gave up. I went with the aisin kit with their bearings, a new luk flywheel, new oem fork and some other parts like rear main. Been super busy with work and a new born so decided to have a local mechanic who is also a friend do it for me. He’s a good mechanic so I’m sure everything was done right. Now I have a squeal (cricket) like noise upon startup after it’s sat for awhile. Doesn’t last too long but is incredibly annoying as I like things to be “right”. If I barely rest my foot on the clutch pedal it goes away. If I crawl under and wiggle the fork it gets worse/better. After a short drive it goes away until it sits for a bit. I greased behind the fork and no difference. I’m thinking maybe TO bearing noise? Maybe a stiffer spring in the slave cylinder? Should a be concerned? It’s all brand new. Is there a fix? Any ideas or people who have had this issue. Thanks.
     
    OSU fisher, Apr 16, 2023
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  2. Apr 17, 2023 at 6:47 AM
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    Sounds like TO bearing possibly,
    I had an Aisin TO bearing that went south after a year, typically they last longer,
    Use an stethoscope to narrow it down
     
    1997tacomav6, Apr 17, 2023
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  3. Apr 17, 2023 at 8:29 AM
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    OP,
    The T/O bearing in the
    $239 AISIN CKT-040 OE Matched Clutch Kit - Compatible with Select Toyota 4Runner, T100, Tacoma, Tundra
    AISIN CKT-040 clutch kit I put in my V6 Taco last summer was an NSK JAPAN bearing, same as the original OEM Toyota T/O bearing it replaced. That is one of if not THE top-shelf JAPAN T/O bearing for the V6. Mine is quiet and super smooth. And same as you, I went with a new LUK flywheel and new OEM fork. Sure sounds to me like you did it right. Good luck with your problem.

    AISIN Disc NSK T-O Bearing KOYO Pilot Bearing.jpg
     
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    leid, Apr 17, 2023
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  4. Apr 20, 2023 at 5:54 PM
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    OSU fisher

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    Thanks guys. This is frustrating. Everything is brand new and I really don’t want to drop the transmission again. It’s when the rig has sat for a period of time and only makes noise for 5-30 seconds then goes away. And only when the clutch is fully disengaged. If I depress it at all, even just the weight of my foot it disappears. It does sound like the TO bearing to me. It was also a Japan bearing and I’m sure was done right.
     
    OSU fisher, Apr 20, 2023
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