Hey guys, I'm getting ready to have my rear main seal done because I just can't take it anymore and now that my clutch slipping, I have no choice but to fix it promptly. My car is going to maintain being a daily driver with a few mods here and there. I have no plans on passing 200 hp if I even make that. Should I got with the Rally Kit HD Stage 1 clutch or the TZ Kit Stage 2 clutch from South Bend Clutch? I'm leaning toward Stage 1 but I'm not 100% sure if that's the right move. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
#8050, "RE: Rear Main & New Clutch" In response to Reply # 20
Originally posted by Nisshoku81 It's the kind of feeling you get when the clutch fluid is empty. The clutch fluid is full with new fluid,
Makes me wonder if you caught a little air in the system when you did the tranny. It may need to be bled and sometimes it is tricky getting that last air bubble out (though I honestly haven't had that problem yet).
Also check to be sure that the horseshoe clips are on completely and correctly (sometimes they get put on crooked). And look at the bushings on the tranny to see if they are sloppy.
Plus the clutch will feel lighter than stock (as you noticed). Normal.
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#8052, "RE: Rear Main & New Clutch" In response to Reply # 21 Jul-18-09 09:01 AM by RoninEclipse2G
Mark pretty much hit the nail on the head with what to check. Personally I'd bet the horseshoe clips need to be pounded back into place or replaced entirely. Sometimes you can reuse them 5-10 times, sometimes they won't hold again after the first time that they've been removed It seems to vary from car to car
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#8056, "RE: Rear Main & New Clutch" In response to Reply # 22 Jul-19-09 06:35 AM by Nisshoku81
Ok for the last few days the shifting has been normal. It's very easy to get into gear and very smooth. I checked the clips and they are fine. I also bled the system right after the install. Kind of a strange scenerio but all is well now and i'm loving it!
It seems to vary from car to car