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Well, if it really gets bad try going under with a spray can of lithium
grease in the manner suggested by Andy Hill. It may not permanently fix the
problem but it might at least buy you a few months of silence.
--
Mike Harris
Austin, TX

"grinder" <seagle@earthlink.invalid> wrote in message
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> "Mike Harris" <harrisremovethiswest@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
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>> "grinder" <seagle@earthlink.invalid> wrote in message
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>>>I have a '90 4runner. Every once in a while the clutch squeaks like a
>>>banshee when depressed. I had one shop tell me it was the result of a
>>>plastic bushing gone bad. I don't necessarily think so because the
>>>squeak seems to be coming from somewhere underneath the car and that year
>>>does not have the same bushing assembly as later models.
>>>
>>> I had another shop said it was normal and could not be fixed. I don't
>>> think that is right either.
>>>
>>> I also greased all the joints in the cab to no avail.
>>>
>>> I also noticed it squeaks most after I take it to the car wash.
>>>
>>> Any ideas?[/color]
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>> I'm assuming that you mean a squeaking noise as you mash the pedal; it
>> would occur whether the engine was running or not.
>>
>> That one was addressed by Toyota's TSB TC005-99. It actually calls for
>> replacing the bracket. The TSB lists the part number for the replacement
>> pedal brackets for either 4 or 6 cyl that will cure the problem. The TSB
>> also specifically states not to grease or lubricate the bracket.
>>
>> If it's a squealing noise that occurs as you mash the pedal, that only
>> happens when the engine is running, you probably have a throwout bearing
>> on its way out. If this is the case you may want to live with it if it's
>> an occasional happening. It's not worth going in unless it's very bad or
>> you have some other compelling reason to replace your clutch.
>>
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> Happens regardless if the engine is running. I still think it is odd that
> it only seems to happen or happens worse right after it is washed. In any
> case at this point in its life I will run it until it breaks.
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