Tournapart

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Ok so, i installed a new clutch in december, i didnt have the time to get the flywheel resurfaced, i fully understood the concequences(sp) of premature clutch life, clutch plate glazing, etc. Now only 4 months later i get a squeaking sound that sort of sounds like a glazed clutch plate but not quite (my old worn out clutch made a similar sound but not quite the same) but it also sort of sounds like a slipping belt

Now, the weird part is that the sound only occurs when i have the headlights on (giving more of a load to the alternator, while also changing idle), and only occurs when enguaging the clutch from a stop, or downshifting

What im wondering is if anyone has had this problem, and if so, what turned out to be the cure for this.


Thanks

DragonRx7

Just a random thought but, have you greased your headlights? Maybe they're bouncing around.
Given the description you gave doesn't sound like that but, hey it couldn't hurt.

Tournapart

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im almost certain it is the clutch plate glazing, but it doesnt sound like my old worn out one, i changed it with the OEM unit, im just wondering what ppl may know what i dont

jgrewe

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It sounds like a belt issue to me. I can't think of any relation between the clutch and the headlights except for load on the engine, and that load is going through the front of the engine from the alternator. It sounds like anytime the engine tries to change rpm quickly the alternator isn't keeping up because of a slipping belt.

I'd try changing a $5 belt first or tightening the old one.

Tournapart

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ill check it out when i change my oil this weekend....i shouldve looked at the belt recently, i just changed them a few months ago, alt belt must not have gotten tightened enough