Fd3stouring

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my eccentric shaft moves when the clutch is pressed. I can start the engine fine, but I'll hear a screaching sound for a second or so. now when the engine is started, I can't put her into to gear. everytime i step on the clutch, it screeches and e.s. moves in and out. what could be the problem here? i thought it was the clutch or tranny, but changed both and still same problem. End Plates maybe? help......

cptpain

iTrader: (1)

probably the spring in the clutch pedal assembly.....

greenday_5606

Possibly a throw out bearing they make a horrible noise when they are going out. Did you replace this?

K-Tune

iTrader: (26)

if your eccentric shaft has excessive in/out play then the thrust bearings are damaged. How much would you guess that it's moving?

GoodfellaFD3S

iTrader: (213)

you're using an oem clutch and flywheel?

bumpstart

this
stop using the engine immediately
,, the crank and bearings will be toast from the bits from the obviously dead torrington bearing setup that holds the end-float

Carzy Driver

+2 for toasted thrust bearings, do you have a pulley kit installed?

Banzai-Racing

iTrader: (11)

This is a fairly easy to test. Have a friend step on the clutch while you watch the main pulley, if there is noticeable movement then the endplay is out of spec for one reason or another. You could also just grab the main pulley and see if you can slide the e-shaft back and forth.

djseven

iTrader: (56)

History on the engine? Reman? Original? Rebuild?

GoodfellaFD3S

iTrader: (213)

No matter how you slice it, bad news.

badddrx7

iTrader: (7)

Be ready to pull the front cover off. Meet the E-bolt from hell, unless you have the persuader tool


later

RotaryEvolution

iTrader: (30)

or simply drain the engine oil and run a magnet through it, easiest way to see the extent of any damage if the torrington bearing fell out or ate itself up.