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Old 01-27-2015, 12:49 AM   #2
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Originally Posted by Cal3000 View Post
When I release the clutch (push the pedal to the floor) from a dead stop, I hear a squeaking/grinding noise and my car wants to stall.
I've done a lot of forum searches around the web and there seems to be a lot of confusion about which bearing causes this noise in this situation.

Any input?
we call it a throw-out bearing.
but if clutch not releasing when depressed it likely to be damaged clutch and\or pressure plate unless the bearing is completly ceased. While its apart you might as well replace the lot with an uprated unit if not done already.
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