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06-24-2002, 10:50 AM

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UniqueTII

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I'll see what we can see later on tonight. I have the synthetic gear oil, plugs, engine oil, filter, coolant, anti-rust additive for coolant, and I'll have the bearing and hose tonight, so we should be able to get quite a bit done.

How do I go about checking clutch hydraulics? I should change the fluid in the clutch system anyway...it's pretty dirty.

06-24-2002, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Rotarydragon' date='Jun 24 2002, 12:06 PM

[quote name='13BAce' date='Jun 24 2002, 04:23 PM'][quote name='UniqueTII' date='Jun 24 2002, 10:51 AM']Hey, look...a thread with my name on it.

I would love to replace the clutch, since it'd be really easy right now, but I don't have the cash for the parts. This is already costing me more than I had expected just because I want to do it right, and do a tune-up while I'm at it.

Back to the T/O bearing...I'll give the symptoms again to see what else could be the problem. First of all, it whines and rattles with the clutch out, but as soon as I push the clutch in, it gets quiet. Second, on rare occasions, it's tough to put into gear and grinds going into first. On other rare occasions, the car jumps forward a little while in gear with the clutch in. What else should I check to make sure I don't have to pull the tranny again?

Rotarydragon...I apologize for bringing my car over...doing a turbo conversion and getting the paint job for yours is going to cost you an arm and a leg.

The rattling sounds like the T/O bearing, but if it looks good who knows. Is the transmission front cover ok? You should change both the pilot bearing and seal if you can get them out. Otherwise just give them some grease.[/quote]

When you spin the bearing fast enough you can feel the bearings rubbing so it's not in the greatest shape that's for sure.

Dunno if you want to save the cash for a clutch or not, be nice to do it while its out . . . not that I mind pulling it again!

What should we look for on the cover? I've not been out to examine it since we pulled it all. Don't have the puller for the pilot bearing

Moly grease?[/quote]

This is what Mazdatrix says about the front cover:

Transmission Front Cover with Seal

It is always a good idea to replace the front seal on the transmission when replacing a clutch. What we are finding is considerable wear on the transmission front cover from the continual release bearing movement. If worn too much, the pressure plate will fail prematurely from release bearing side movement and misalignment.

I usually use that red grease.

06-24-2002, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by UniqueTII' date='Jun 24 2002, 12:50 PM

Very dirty fluid could be a sign of a leak. Just look for leaks at the hose, slave, and master cylinders. The slave cylinder may be leaking inside of the car.