so i was under my car today..
10-03-06, 07:05 PM
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so i was under my car today..
i shouldn't be able to see the clutch components should i? is it okay to drive around without the dust/service cover for the tranny/clutch housing?
by the waay the clutch work was done by tripoint engineering.
10-03-06, 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by jeremyb
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last thing you want is debri getting between your clutch disc/pressure plate/flywheel =X
last thing you want is debri getting between your clutch disc/pressure plate/flywheel =XTrending Topics
10-03-06, 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by adam c
If you have alternative transportation, I would use it. Don't rig some piece of garbage. Get the OEM shield.
"yeah, i'm driving my beater today because there is an infinitesimally small chance that a piece of debris could fly up past the transmission guard, through the service hole, and past the clutch fingers, ruining my clutch."
...and just because a large company didn't make it doesn't mean it's worthless. you could easily make a superior or shield. the stock one is cheap, thin sheet metal. i see no problem with people making their own parts if they do it right.
10-04-06, 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by sevensix
previous owner had it done. about.. 15k ago i would say. calling ray up first thing in the morning. and how do i get free shipping? every other time i usually see a $2-5 charge for 2 days FEDEX. seems like its hit or miss with ray
10-04-06, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by alexdimen
do you know how hard it would be for a rock to get up in there? ...
Originally Posted by alexdimen
"yeah, i'm driving my beater today because there is an infinitesimally small chance that a piece of debris could fly up past the transmission guard, through the service hole, and past the clutch fingers, ruining my clutch."
Originally Posted by alexdimen
...and just because a large company didn't make it doesn't mean it's worthless. you could easily make a superior or shield. the stock one is cheap, thin sheet metal. i see no problem with people making their own parts if they do it right.
10-04-06, 12:02 PM
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Heck if it were mine, I'd wipe the housing down really well with solvent and cover the hole with duct tape. Then I'd call Ray and have one on my front door in a few days, at which point I remove the duct tape and install the cover.
But the rock isn't as worrisome to me as engine oil leaking and getting blown in, or rainwater getting in. You don't want a wet or oily clutch, really you don't.
Dave
But the rock isn't as worrisome to me as engine oil leaking and getting blown in, or rainwater getting in. You don't want a wet or oily clutch, really you don't.
Dave
10-04-06, 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by adam c
I agree. Not likely for a rock to get in there. However, I wouldn't take a chance on getting ANYTHING in there..... rocks, dust, water ....anything.
If he has another car, the smart thing to do would be to drive it for a very short time, until the hole is covered.
If he has another car, the smart thing to do would be to drive it for a very short time, until the hole is covered.
it would be a bitch of a repair if something did happen... drop trans, new clutch disc, a new pressure plate or pull off flywheel and resurface. depends on where the debris was sandwiched between.
10-04-06, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by alexdimen
yeah, i'd probably drive another car too, but your opinion was so strong on it i had to say something contradictory
BTW, it appears that you have not been around long enough to see any of my "strong opinions" yet
10-04-06, 11:27 PM
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I don’t mean to cause a fight, defiantly get a cover plate for it but really? your worried about moister getting to a disk thats probably made out of the same stuff as your brake pads? I might be worried about engine oil leaking from the oil pan and splashing up there.. but lol you guys make it sound like friction surfaces and metal should be kept in a microsoft chip bay.
Please note that im not saying dust particals wont cause damage easer to replace a rotor then an expensive light weight aluminum flywheel!
Please note that im not saying dust particals wont cause damage easer to replace a rotor then an expensive light weight aluminum flywheel!
10-05-06, 12:53 AM
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Some of you guys are going way over board. If you can build a cover it will work fine and take less than 5 minutes to make. If you cant just order one and put it on when it get there. There is no reasnon to not drive your car. There is another hole in your bell housing right on top to let in anything it wants. In fact most bell housings have holes in them without covers. Nothing will be able to get in there.
10-05-06, 06:40 AM
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Honestly, this thread is freaking retarded. The thread starter had his question answered. It's not worth debating about, that's for sure .
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Last edited by GoodfellaFD3S; 10-05-06 at 07:01 AM.
10-05-06, 05:48 PM
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no, i'm right. in addition to an OEM cover you should install a bellhousing air filter and super-computer contolled laser canons that incinerate any potentially hazardous particles within a 10 foot radius. this includes children and small animals... they both have pesky tendencies.
10-05-06, 11:30 PM
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where are you located? I think I might have one of those cover sitting around in my garage. I will look tomorrow and I will let you know if you still need it.
