Clutch Pedal Squeak

[Baconaire]

I've read all the posts here and I know I'm not the only one with theis problem. My clutch pedeal squeaks, grinds pretty loudy when depressed; like a crunchy spring. I am pretty certain it is predominantly from the tranmissions area. I looked for some kind of accutating linkage expecting to find something to lube but have been unable.

1998, 986, 65k miles, 5 speed. Clutch and shifter work fine. Lubed the shift linkages and that helped smooth shifting a bit. Changed the gear/trans lube this summer. Not much of a change.

So the question is what do I do to alleviate the squeak/grind that comes each time I press the clutch pedal? I am certain the sound comes from the rear of the car. Not the pedal. I will check that the gear lube I changed this summer is upto the correct level (11mm from the fill rim).

A pic would help a lot. Unfortuanately all of my exploration so far leads me to believe the problem is inside the tranny. Not outside linkages as with the shifter. I know the system is hydraulic. I'm worried that this will not be an easy/cheap fix and may cause premature wear. Thanks.

Edited November 12, 2006 by Baconaire

[CJ_Boxster]

Lay down under your dash... While your looking at your clutch pedal assembly, you will see a spring that move in and out of a sleeve attached to the pedal assembly... Grease that mofo up with gobs of grease and you should be fine.

[Baconaire]

I shotgunned some silicone up there to no effect. It really sounds like its coming from the belly of the beast. But it could just be so loud it vibrates though the car. I'll try some lithium grease a little more carefully applied and see what happens. Thanks.

[Tool Pants]

I have a 1997 with the original clutch and have this noise. It comes from the bell housing when I push on the clutch pedal. I think it is the bearing release lever and the ball pivot point.

Years ago I was looking at the 996 TSBs and I remember one on this isse. There are revised parts. I seem to remember a TSB for the 986 but it is one of the missing ones.

[Baconaire]

That's exactly my thinking-the release lever. The TSB is still missing.

The clutch works fine. I just sounds horrific. So I suppose I'll have to live with it until its time for a clutch job.

I lubed up the pedal spring real nice with lithium grease. And all I got was a face and sleeve full of grease. And sore ribs.

Oh well. At least I can't hear it when the engine is purring.