malcode

OK, long(er) story short(er) I recently picked up an rx7 from a buddy of mine, just needed the throwout bearing installed (he had bought a whole new clutch kit, only needed the throwout-bearing).
Got everything put back in, but when I got it started and all the other kinks out of the car (it had been sitting for a year or so), the clutch would slip like mad. Guy I got it from said he installed a brand new clutch 3 weeks before it went out, I'm guessing he didn't use a new throwout bearing. Anyways, I pulled the tranny out the other day, thinking that the bearing was put in wrong. So I made sure it was in right this time, and threw the tranny back in. Now, I just stopped, because there is no play in the arm (the one that moves the bearing) at all, and not all of the bolts are even in. If I finished putting everything back together, is it jsut gonna slip again? I know that the first time the tranny was in and it slipped badly (like i couldn't really drive the car at all without it slipping) there was no play in it either, it was completely stiff. I didn't pull the clutch out since he said it never slipped and it was good/new, plus I dont have the alignment tool to get it back in. Before I rip everything back apart, just wanted some advise from you rx7 gurus out there, any and all would be much appreciated.

One more thing i should add, is there are two lips in the bearing that slips on to the shaft. it's like a little step in the middle, and it feels like that gets stuck on the lip of the shaft if you push the bearing out far enough. I can't really tell if the bearing would go this far during installed use, but thought I should add that in hope it aids in finding the solution of my problem.

malcode

Also thought I should add that I have read through the tranny write-up in the archive, and didn't see anything close to my problem. Also, dude I got it from says it has a lightened flywheel, not sure of the brand, weight, or metal used. Doubt that'll be a problem, but I really wanna get my damn car running.

malcode

Anyone have any words of advice so I don't end up screwing up my car?

My5ABaby

iTrader: (7)

The clutch alignment tool is $2 or something from Autzone.

mort2002

iTrader: (1)

maybe the previous owner put the wrong cluch in it. there should be some free play in it where it is not engaged to the pressure plate.

malcode

That's what I thought too. But the thing is, the guy I got it from drove it around before the bearing went out, with no problems. He's also a good friend of mine, with no reason to lie to me about anything, and I knew the whole story on the car long before I was even thinking about buying it. I bolted everything back together yesterday, and went to start it up but it didn't turn over. Haven't had a chance to see what came disconnected since my days off are over 'til at least the end of the weekend. I've been flat broke, couldn't even spare money for a clutch alignment tool, but I'm gonna pick one up on friday and hope nothing is terribly wrong.