oh wow... that's awesome

 

LOL, did you find your bellhousing?

 

I guess that's one way to get the clutch out.

 

Finding a bell housing is no too difficult. Finding one at a price I'm willing to pay is...

 

Rick, looks like a 97/early 98 car there with the brake line going over the TT??

I have never seen anything that bad!!!

Snap-On box envy x3!!! , nice shop bro, looks like a USAF tool crib.

 

Rick,

Could you supply the details please? Model year, what mod's to car, total mileage...etc.

Thanks!

 

PM sent.

You are correct Steve, it's a 98. I have too much and not enough tools at the same time. LOL
PM sent.

 

I've been getting some vibration from my drivetrain recently and am thinking it's the TT couplers. Car has 36k miles on it and has been run hard quite a bit. (dragstrip and road course). I plan on replacing the couplers as my winter project. Need more info on the poly couplers.
Feel free to PM me or post up in this thread. TIA.

Jimbo

 

PM sent.

 

Rick, I cant decide weather I am more in shock about the carnage or more envious of your toolbox/workstation area.

Keep up the good work buddy!

 

Thanks Chris! The new shop is really NICE and I'm staying busy.

 

Wow! I always liked checking out carnage.

Wanna sell that broken splined end of the shaft? It's not because I want carnage souvenirs, but I always wanted a nice clutch alignment tool?

 

The owner of the car took everything except for the front piece of the TT. I do have used input shaft that I cut off for clutch alignment tools. I forward all proceeds to St Judes Children's Research Hospital. Look for them on the for sale section soon.

 

Oh man. That's pretty bad, worse than we've seen here as well.

At least it's a great time for a Carbon Fiber Driveshaft!

 

Sorry Rick I've not had time to call, I will.

I've been thinking about your post here & am wondering if it is related to my problem, so I'm going to post the question in this thread. If it is possible others searching may find there answer or clue.

I have a LS3 stroker, 6 spd, 4:10's, trans brace, RPS Street Twin Lite. I doubt there is even 300 miles on the package, built & Installed by others. I've been plagued with drive ability issue's, over cammed. I changed out the cam & re tuned on the dyno.

Out for my very first test drive, probably a little more aggressive test drive than normal as I was thrilled how powerful & responsive the new cam was. I do not abuse as in burn outs, drag race or any drive line shock, more roll on & a bit of rowing the gears, no power shifts. I live in the mountains, the car is set up more for that style...

So I'm nearing the turn around area from my highway test drive (the entire test drive is logged HPT) I had notice previously a somewhat difficult 2-3 shift. I've had two previous clutches & a difficult 2-3 comes up on my radar. As I'm coming to a stop the clutch pedal feels wrong & I hear a tinkle sound from the clutch area....the clutch will not disengage. Starts in neutral fine, no noticeable or unusual vibration....drive it home with no clutch.

I've checked ever thing underneath, no bits when I remove the inspection pan, everything looks perfect & new like it should for 300 miles.

Replaced the M/C out of desperation, the slave travels as it should, the only disc that even attempts to release is the one closest to the flywheel. The floater & the balance are locked tight, I can see the flywheel flexing when the clutch is pressed in

My question! If that coupler has failed is it possible that can cause the "no" disengage issue, also would that be the tinkle I heard?

Tx's
Dale

 

Dale,

I would of suggest starting your own thread.

The simple answer to your above question in most likely NOT. The input shaft is fixed in place by bearings in the torque tube housing.

Do you have a stock shifter or aftermarket? Has the shifter alignment been checked?

When you say you can see the flywheel flex, how much? What type of flywheel?

 

Certainly do not want to clutter this thread with unrelated problems I only thought if there is connection with my symptom & failing couplers it maybe good information.

Even if this is not related after seeing this thread I will replace couplers regardless. I need to talk to Rick regarding Transmission upgrades as well.

 

Eric D is correct that is not related to the couplers.

When you say you had no clutch, can you elaborate? Did the pedal Go to the floor or did it have pressure but didn't disengage the clutch? I think the problem is in your hydraulics or clutch. Feel free to call/email me.

 

Hey Rick,

Can't you use a little JB Weld to fix everything?

Bob K.
(another happy RTK56 customer)

 

Thanks Bob!