In a message dated 3/30/99 11:22:59 PM EST, dgates@lava.net writes:
> I did notice that the clutch was oriented correctly when I removed it, but
> I just looked at it again and noticed that it has a slight rattle sound
> when I shake it like something is a little loose inside. Is this normal?
> It did not seem to be comming from the springs, they were all tight.
>
I had a slightly used clutch disc laying around and I gave it a good shake.
No rattling. Does anyone have an idea whether this would be relevant to
David's problem?
> I did not think of the thrust washer drop out thing. I just checked it and
> found that there is a little movement, but not much at all. How do you
> measure it and how much is too much? I could not find a convienent place
> to put a gap guage. At this point the tranny and clutch are removed, so I
> have good access to the flywheel.
>
Try www.vtr.org/maintain/thrust-washers.html. Written for a TR6, but same
principles apply. Probably easier to check at the flywheel...
> The clutch and tranny splines are in great condition. No damage at all
> there.
>
> David Gates
Good luck with it!
Greg
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