Just got my 3 year project car running today and took it for a run out the drive way. When I bought the car the drive line was out of the car. A few years back when I was doing the engine and transmission I had the flywheel re-surfaced but put the originall clutch in that came with the car not knowning the condition I thought i would try it out. Anyways today when I start to let out the clutch it really shakes(hammer) the car untill the clutch is fully out. Would this be a bad clutch or another issue? Thanks, Dan
Are you sure the throwout bearing isn't installed backwards? I've seen that done before. Broke in 4 pieces. Ray
I tore stuff down tonight and the throwout bearing was installed the correct way. However I got a photo of the clutch and there are some major heat spots. Would this cause real jerking from a get go?
I'm not an expert on manual trans. setups but that pressure plate surface looks glazed, rusted and like crud. Personally I would get a new one and a new clutch and go from there. They're not that expensive. Ray
That pressure plate is toast. The rust spots are going to make for huge chatter. The pressure plate should be shiny and smooth as a baby's butt. btw, if the throw out bearing is installed backwards, the clutch won't work at all. Been there, done that, under the car in the dark, pulling the trans twice.
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This one held a bit. Not by much. My friend did the trans install. I rebuilt the engine and fired the engine up to break it in and heard rattling and a few pops. After the break-in he pushed the clutch pedal in about 10 times and it let go. The car was never on the ground. Installed new bearing and it's been fine ever since. Ray
I bought one from O'riely's, it's a lifetime & was 40.00 cheaper than the zone. It includes everything & has been in my car for almost 3 yr's now. :3gears: :TU:
Also replaced the pressure plate & throwout bearing. I cleaned up the flywheel surface with brake cleaner before installing the clutch. Hope thats alright.
Getting the grease off is a big deal, but if you have blue spots, you may still have to get the flywheel ground as well to get a chatter-free engagement.
