joel's build

[CornFed2.4]

^^^ shouldn't that noise still be present though even when slightly engaging the clutch? As soon as you get past the dead spot in the pedal the noise goes away.

[99gsxjoel]

Yes I did. And put them in at 110 ft pounds. My guess is if my flywheel was loose I would feel it in the pedal.

[99gsxjoel]

To be honest its seems to be just like this, and his ended up being the flywheel. witch is weird because mine worked perfect last year. If you watch the video in this link it sounds kinda like that.

http://www.dsmtalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=238691

[blackawdtsi]

You shouldn't feel anything in the pedal if its the fw bolts. If they're only a little backed out, the noise should go away when you disengage the clutch. If they're backed out a lot, the noise should be present all the time.

Of there's a dead spot, there might be air in the line, but that shouldn't stop it from disengaging. Only engaging.

[blackawdtsi]

But I can only diagnose so much through a computer. You know what you're doing, Nick. Check the easy stuff first.

[CornFed2.4]

After reading up on the arp extended lengths what if they bottomed out on the crankshaft? And actualy didnt stop at the flywheel. It says to use a automatic spacer plate or cut them down some. The disclaimer is right on maps website under description.

[blackawdtsi]

After reading up on the arp extended lengths what if they bottomed out on the crankshaft? And actualy didnt stop at the flywheel. It says to use a automatic spacer plate or cut them down some. The disclaimer is right on maps website under description.

I could see that happening. But that would lead to them backing out. Because the head holds the torque.

Also, were the bolts step tightened like headstuds? And was the crank bottom tapped?

May have just toasted a set of ARPs. I've never had trouble with OEMs, honestly.

[99gsxjoel]

The crank was not bottom taped. But I did tighten in increments of 20 lbs starting at 50 up to 110lbs.

[Halon]

Did you torque the pressure plate? If its not evenly torqued it won't disengage correctly and will make all airts of fun noises when you try.

[turbotalon1g]

Pull off trans go from there.

Flywheel/PP issue, sounds like those fancy ARP things you used.