mystang68/05 Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 With a build date of 08/20/2008 you will need to keep a close eye on your clutch. Per Ford's TSB - All GT500's built prior to 9/1/08 could have this problem. Thanks for the help. I just have to decide whether to change the fly wheel on my own dime. I have the ability and the tools it will only cost me parts. Or wait and hope I don't mess up my transmission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted June 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 When you do a flywheel...you need to do the clutch and pilot bearing at the same time. These 2 surfaces need to be new to one another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Fearn Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 Sorry a dumb question but how do you check the build date ? Thanks In advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
09KR0058 Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 Sorry a dumb question but how do you check the build date ? Thanks In advance Ask your dealer for an HVBoM (Historical Vehicle Bill of Materials). This is about a 30 page report showing the parts used to build the car. The last page will show the build date. I'm guessing your's will be be the same, or just a bit later than mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted June 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 Sorry a dumb question but how do you check the build date ? Thanks In advance The door jamb will list the build month. What does that say? The dealer does not have to pull the 30 page report to get the build date. All he has to do is look on the first page of the OASIS report. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Fearn Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 The door jamb will list the build month. What does that say? The dealer does not have to pull the 30 page report to get the build date. All he has to do is look on the first page of the OASIS report. The door jamb says 10/08. I'll also check with the dealer. My car is showing the symptoms of the clutch drag issue - hard to engage 1st & reverse gear. Could this be anything else ? Done less then 200 miles. I'll also do the flywheel check under the car as described in this very helpful post. My issue is the car is here in the UK - so will have fun trying to sort if indeed it is the clutch / flywheel issue. Thanks for your fast responses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted June 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 The door jamb says 10/08. I'll also check with the dealer. My car is showing the symptoms of the clutch drag issue - hard to engage 1st & reverse gear. Could this be anything else ? Done less then 200 miles. I'll also do the flywheel check under the car as described in this very helpful post. My issue is the car is here in the UK - so will have fun trying to sort if indeed it is the clutch / flywheel issue. Thanks for your fast responses. Maybe birdie can help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted June 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 The little birdie was available to run your VIN. Good news my friend. Build Date: 10/10/2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Fearn Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 The little birdie was available to run your VIN. Good news my friend. Build Date: 10/10/2008 Thank you dear boy, the little birdie was indeed very helpful and quick ! So any other ideas as to what it could be, do I try to drive through it or see if there is any cable adjustment possible ? I have the Mustang Owner's Club of Great Britain's 45 anniversary celebrations coming up so you can imagine my concern. We have track time at Mallory Park so want everything to be perfect. Thanks for all your assistance. Best Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted June 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 There is no adjusment in the cable. Maybe you have some air in your line. Try this. Before you start your car pump the brake pedal 3-6 times. Then pump the clutch pedal 10-15 times. Then start the car up and drive it. Do this the next 6 times you drive the car. If you have some air in the lines...this will work it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Fearn Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 (edited) There is no adjusment in the cable. Maybe you have some air in your line. Try this. Before you start your car pump the brake pedal 3-6 times. Then pump the clutch pedal 10-15 times. Then start the car up and drive it. Do this the next 6 times you drive the car. If you have some air in the lines...this will work it out. Once again thanks so much for your advice. I'll give it a go tomorrow and will let you know how I get on. Kind Regards Edited June 9, 2009 by JerseySandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted June 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 (edited) Once again thanks so much for your advice. I'll give it a go tomorrow and will let you know how I get on. Kind Regards No problem. These cars have a CSC (Concentric Slave Cylinder). It's what we used to call a "throw out bearing". Anyways if there is air in the line that operates the CSC...then you could have problems. The brake fluid master cylinder is tied into the clutch system as well so that is why I want you to pump it too. Edited June 9, 2009 by Grabber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edseljonte Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 (edited) Hi ! Looking for an -09 and have found a car with serial no: 95132867. Can anyone help me with an OASIS on this car to verify if it has the new clutch/flywheel? /Thanks, Jonas Edited June 11, 2009 by edseljonte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7ONE7 Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 And another one. My VIN is 1ZVHT88S495145117. Just curious about the build date. Thanks, Grabber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted June 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 Hi ! Looking for an -09 and have found a car with serial no: 95132867. Can anyone help me with an OASIS on this car to verify if it has the new clutch/flywheel? /Thanks, Jonas The little birdie says you have the good parts my friend: BUILD DATE: 09/02/2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted June 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 And another one. My VIN is 1ZVHT88S495145117. Just curious about the build date. Thanks, Grabber. Your good too. :happy feet: BUILD DATE 12/11/2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edseljonte Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 Hi Grabber! Thank you very much for that info! Best Regards! The little birdie says you have the good parts my friend: BUILD DATE: 09/02/2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Fearn Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 No problem. These cars have a CSC (Concentric Slave Cylinder). It's what we used to call a "throw out bearing". Anyways if there is air in the line that operates the CSC...then you could have problems. The brake fluid master cylinder is tied into the clutch system as well so that is why I want you to pump it too. OK checked under the car, looked for the tranny inspection slit and actually there is also a grommet which we removed and triple checked the car has the new flywheel - which it does. Obviously ties into the research done by Grabber on this thread relating to the change over date and the fact by car has a build date of October 10 2008. We've tried to pump the brake pedal and clutch as you say, but still very very difficult to engage 1st and reverse at standstill. The car wasn't like this at 100 miles - very smooth. So with the symptoms of no hiss when clutch depressed or lifted, but hiss when a gear is selected and tried to be put into gear, very very difficult to engage 1st and reverse at standstill, notchy, difficult gear changes otherwise and car creeps forward when you start it in first, with foot on the clutch what is the next step ? Is there a sure way to bleed the clutch ? We just want to make absolutely sure we can take any air out. Hos does the bleed system work and how can we try to bleed any air out of it ? Your help and advice as always very much appreciated. With Best Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted June 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 ? Is there a sure way to bleed the clutch ? We just want to make absolutely sure we can take any air out. How does the bleed system work and how can we try to bleed any air out of it ? Bleeding_the_clutch.pdf Bleeding_the_clutch.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Fearn Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Bleeding_the_clutch.pdf Once again thanks for your invaluable help. We will give this a go tomorrow and I'll keep you posted as to progress. With Kind Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPHSOONER Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 Your good too. :happy feet: BUILD DATE 12/11/2008 HEY GRABBER I BELIEVE I AM GONNA GET CAUGHT ON THIS FLYWHEEL TSB BY A FEW WEEKS CAN THE BIRDIE RUN VIN 1ZVHT89S895128108 THANKS IN ADVANCE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted June 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 HEY GRABBER I BELIEVE I AM GONNA GET CAUGHT ON THIS FLYWHEEL TSB BY A FEW WEEKS CAN THE BIRDIE RUN VIN 1ZVHT89S895128108 THANKS IN ADVANCE. BUILD DATE 08/07/2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcool Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 Not that I think it would help, but maybe we should circulate a petition to Ford requesting that they either extend the TSB or put out a recall. If enough people sign it, maybe it will at least open their eyes! Especially considering that most or us only put very little mileage on the car. It would be really nice if Mr. Shelby was the first signer considering his name is on the car. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangme Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 Hi Grabber My 09 Cobra door sill says it was built 09/08 and my vin# is 1ZVHT88S395134660 to see if i have the new fly wheel/cluttch.....many thanks.....Cobra comrade... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted June 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 Hi Grabber My 09 Cobra door sill says it was built 09/08 and my vin# is 1ZVHT88S395134660 to see if i have the new fly wheel/cluttch.....many thanks.....Cobra comrade... Your good dude. :happy feet: BUILD DATE 09/12/2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangme Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 Your good dude. :happy feet: BUILD DATE 09/12/2008 Well thanks again Grabber.For this and all of your other helpful,thoughtful and unselfish posts... the ones with photos are awesome.....My blk/red stipes cobra came to me in Indy from Paducah KY. off their showroom floor as it was the only available one new, in that color scheme within a 600 mile dealer radius of Indy....I am in love............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted June 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 (edited) What about all my selfish useless posts? Edited June 18, 2009 by Grabber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
me32 Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Not that I think it would help, but maybe we should circulate a petition to Ford requesting that they either extend the TSB or put out a recall. If enough people sign it, maybe it will at least open their eyes! Especially considering that most or us only put very little mileage on the car. It would be really nice if Mr. Shelby was the first signer considering his name is on the car. Just a thought. i Very much agree with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshadow1234 Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Hi Grabber... I recently posted that my build date was 8/27 from my window sticker but I noticed that my door sticker was different. This one says 09/08. Take a look Not sure what to look at now since some people are telling me that my build date was on my window sticker... Can you confirm? Thanks Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted June 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Hi Grabber... I recently posted that my build date was 8/27 from my window sticker but I noticed that my door sticker was different. This one says 09/08. Take a look Not sure what to look at now since some people are telling me that my build date was on my window sticker... Can you confirm? Thanks Greg The window sticker date is the date the window sticker was printed. Example is mine says 1/8/07. It's a week off because they are printed a week early. Look at my signature for my true build date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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