Clutch Problems: Things to do before pulling the transmission. - Page 4 - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

SilverJester · 08-04-2008, 09:29 PM

I've had 2 spec clutches that popped springs out of the disk. The second time I had symptoms like you are describing. It depends on which way the spring pops out. The 1st time it popped out of the passenger side of the disk, the second time it popped out of the drivers side (so it wedged itself in between the dis and the pressure plate). You *might* be able to take a mirror and a flash light and pull off the dust shield on the bottom of the tranny and see something before pulling it off.

92stealth15g · 08-05-2008, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by SilverJester

I've had 2 spec clutches that popped springs out of the disk. The second time I had symptoms like you are describing. It depends on which way the spring pops out. The 1st time it popped out of the passenger side of the disk, the second time it popped out of the drivers side (so it wedged itself in between the dis and the pressure plate). You *might* be able to take a mirror and a flash light and pull off the dust shield on the bottom of the tranny and see something before pulling it off.

ill see what i can do.

92stealth15g · 08-06-2008, 01:10 AM

does anyone else have any useful advice for when I pull the tranny? or regarding the ignition issue? thanks.

TwIzTeD_3kGt · 08-06-2008, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 92stealth15g

does anyone else have any useful advice for when I pull the tranny? or regarding the ignition issue? thanks.

Morning reading pwns me, anyway just make sure you've jacked the car up high enough or it makes removal/installation of the tranny a pain.

As far as the ignition issue, check the wiring between the PTU and the coil. Check between the PTU and the ECU as well. Check for continuity when its off and voltage signals when its running. It's a pretty simple system: ECU > PTU > Coil > Wires > Plugs. Have you sprayed water on the coils when its running to check for arcing? All else fails replace them, they're cheap to get from here. I have a good PTU that I bought and haven't used b/c it ended up being the coil.

92stealth15g · 08-10-2008, 06:03 PM

Alright, i pulled the tranny off!! Sooo.. does southbend warranty their shit because there were multiple springs laying everywhere and chunks of metal. check this shit out! whats my next step??

lawdogg · 08-11-2008, 08:45 AM

To the top because I feel like this is important! And I have no idea! Where'd you get it?!

TwIzTeD_3kGt · 08-11-2008, 09:42 AM

Wow glad I went with eBay 6-puck clutch and not name brand

Call them up, clearly manufacturer's defect.

gltasn · 08-11-2008, 12:03 PM

get yourself a spec stage 4+ its a full face SPRINGLESS that holds like a 5(790 ft torque) with drivabilty of a stage 3. i love mine and this cant happen to one. j sin

92stealth15g · 08-11-2008, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by lawdogg

To the top because I feel like this is important! And I have no idea! Where'd you get it?!

IPS motorsports!! Southbend DXD-b Stage 4!! it went boom!!

foriscali10 · 08-11-2008, 12:43 PM

Same thing happened to my car. First, the stock clutch popped a spring causing me to be locked out of the gears. I replaced the clutch with spec stage 2 which had two springs already popping out!! This weekend I replaced the stage 2 with a spec stage 4 unsprung. Good luck with your car and I hope u get a unsprung clutch this time.

08-06-2008, 01:10 AM	#33 (permalink)
92stealth15g Certified White Boy Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Laramie, Wyoming Drives: 1992 Stealth RT/TT Trader Rating: (4)	Re: Clutch Problems: Things to do before pulling the transmission. does anyone else have any useful advice for when I pull the tranny? or regarding the ignition issue? thanks.

08-11-2008, 08:45 AM	#36 (permalink)
lawdogg Here for the tuna. Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Williamsport, PA Drives: The Speed Limit Trader Rating: (65)	Re: Clutch Problems: Things to do before pulling the transmission. To the top because I feel like this is important! And I have no idea! Where'd you get it?! __________________ 94 VR-4: 11.8 @ 116, 17psi, pump, 13Ts

08-11-2008, 09:42 AM	#37 (permalink)
TwIzTeD_3kGt 2 + 2 is CHICKEN! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Rochester, NY Drives: 1997 VR4 / 1994 SL Trader Rating: (11)	Re: Clutch Problems: Things to do before pulling the transmission. Wow glad I went with eBay 6-puck clutch and not name brand Call them up, clearly manufacturer's defect.

08-11-2008, 12:03 PM	#38 (permalink)
gltasn j sin Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: alaska, anchorage Drives: 95 mitz 3kgt vr4 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Clutch Problems: Things to do before pulling the transmission. get yourself a spec stage 4+ its a full face SPRINGLESS that holds like a 5(790 ft torque) with drivabilty of a stage 3. i love mine and this cant happen to one. j sin __________________ "If I was as slow as you, they'ed bury me!" terry canfield(dad)

08-11-2008, 12:43 PM	#40 (permalink)
foriscali10 Grillz Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Miami, FL Drives: 1994 3000GT VR4 Trader Rating: (8)	Re: Clutch Problems: Things to do before pulling the transmission. Same thing happened to my car. First, the stock clutch popped a spring causing me to be locked out of the gears. I replaced the clutch with spec stage 2 which had two springs already popping out!! This weekend I replaced the stage 2 with a spec stage 4 unsprung. Good luck with your car and I hope u get a unsprung clutch this time.

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