I’ve got a new noise in the clutch housing on my 3/79 US-spec FJ-40. There is a very light metal-on-metal sound that starts when the clutch is depressed just a little – just as the cylinder pushes out and slightly moves the clutch fork arm. The noise continues unchanged throughout the motion of the clutch pedal and stops when released.
The vehicle was driven 4 time/week up until the holidays, but sat unused for about six weeks over the holidays. The rubber boot that covers the shaft and mates to the housing never stays put, it just hangs there. Is it possible that oil got in? (I’ve got plenty of oil leaks.) Any other ideas?
I have no idea of how to inspect the clutch, but it looks like I have to learn! What should I look for?
Thanks in advance,
Polo
The vehicle was driven 4 time/week up until the holidays, but sat unused for about six weeks over the holidays. The rubber boot that covers the shaft and mates to the housing never stays put, it just hangs there. Is it possible that oil got in? (I’ve got plenty of oil leaks.) Any other ideas?
I have no idea of how to inspect the clutch, but it looks like I have to learn! What should I look for?
Thanks in advance,
Polo