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1994 Ford Thunderbird Repair Question


Topics covered: Clutch, Smell, Burning rubber.
Mileage: 151,000 miles.

Asked on April 15, 2012

When clutch is engaged, a rubbing is heard with a burning smell.

You have to shift into any gear while the car is off. Once started while in gear, the car begins to make a rubbing noise, and soon a smell of rubber burning happens.
Avatar Asked by GallipoJ

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Replied on April 15, 2012

does car drive ok? no reving or slow to go?

Tiny Answered by fixitmr
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Replied on April 15, 2012

It drove fine. it just rubs and smells like burning rubber

Tiny Response from GallipoJ
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Replied on April 15, 2012

so you cant shift once running using clutch pedal?

Tiny Answered by fixitmr
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Replied on April 15, 2012

Yes I thought I might have snapped the clutch cable.

Tiny Response from GallipoJ
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Replied on April 15, 2012

what motor?

Tiny Answered by fixitmr
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Replied on April 15, 2012

3.8L supercharged

Tiny Response from GallipoJ
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Replied on April 15, 2012

does that have hydraulic clutch?(no cable)

Tiny Answered by fixitmr
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