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Wizard
03-09-2005, 04:09 PM
Ok........first, all 89-99 Turbo clutches are the same. AWD/FWD....doesn't matter. They ALL interchange.

Second.......drop your tranny and please make sure that you have the disc installed correctly. I don't want to embarass someone.....I have actually done it my self.....But it reallllyyy sounds like you got the disc backwards. The flat side of the disc should face the flywheel. Then, make sure you are getting the disc aligned with the pilot hole.

Or if you really feel like you installed it correctly, try this:

Does the clutch fork extend fully? If it does, drop the tranny and find out what's wrong because ALL your hydraulics are working properly. It's either clutch fork, TB, clutch, etc.

If it doesn't extend fully, it could still be in the clutch but you probably have a failure in the hydraulics or clutch pedal.

Simple.....get started.

Wiz
Raptor
03-09-2005, 05:49 PM
All the clutches we have seen for DSM's are pretty much impossible to have the disk in backwards. The hub will bottom out in the flywheel way before you could ever have the bolts on the pressure plate seated. On another note, have you been replacing the throwout bearing as well so there is not a question there. One other possibility that will make you cringe but is entirely possible. If this is a 1G, the thrust bearing could be far enough off that the clutch wouldn't dissengage. due to excessive crankshaft movement and not enough travel on the throwout bearing to compensate. A 1G could have this problem due to the fact there is no crank sensor to scream about the crank moving excessively. So on that note check the end play. Sorry Peter, you probably should as well.
A//// Guy
03-09-2005, 08:08 PM
As soon as its home I will test it out and see.
Raptor
03-09-2005, 09:10 PM
Let us know, I am a bit curious if that may be the problem.
Raptor
03-10-2005, 10:53 PM
So whats the verdict? Did you guys check the crank endplay?
A//// Guy
03-11-2005, 12:42 AM
My car isnt home yet... I am going to party south of the equator on saturday so as soon as I get back I will bring her home and check for destruction. If it CW's I dont know what Im going to do... Part out! :(
Raptor
03-11-2005, 12:48 AM
Engine build ;)
A//// Guy
03-11-2005, 01:05 AM
Yea that is on the mind :) Its been on the mind ever since you gave me the idea of checking for end play haha. Either that or new car for me... What a money pit if I build... We'll see.