Ruined my clutch racing...

[geraintthomas]

It's possible, as I did exactly the same thing.

Years ago with my old Celica T-Sport at the Brecon Beacons, I was pulled over and decided to see how the car would set off with quite a harsh launch. Needless to say I didn't do it again as it slipped in a few gears for about 10 minutes later, and about an hour later I had to engage gears with a huge amount of force.

The thrust bearing was the culprit, but they obviously come as part of a clutch kit and is part of the procedure in changing a clutch. Basically what's happening is that the clutch isn't releasing all of the way when it should when your foot is pressed down.

To test this, go on a flat piece of road and put it in first. With your foot on the clutch, the car would creep forward ever so slightly (or stay still on a slight slope). When you take it out of gear, the car would return back to normal (or start rolling backwards on a slope).

[Dubaday]

Geraintthomas, you nailed exactly how the car's current state is in, kind of mind boggling actually. By the way, I appreciate the helpful comments you've made, gave me some hope that there's still civil and helpful people amongst this community.

So I went ahead and ordered a SPEC stage 1 clutch last night. With my dual mass flywheel in good shape still, I'm going to stick with that and eliminate the potential rattle noise of a lwfw. I also purchased the Rear Main Seal and LN engineering's IMS retrofit kit(that got expensive quick) Not to mention the tool kit for $350...
I found out that my IMS Bearing is a dual row IMS. Is this better than the single row IMS?

Is there anything else that anyone would recommend changing/replacing while the tranny is off?

[Gilles]

Originally Posted by Dubaday

Is there anything else that anyone would recommend changing/replacing while the tranny is off?

Hmm, yes..

While there, I would replace the throw out bearing, the plastic sleeve that holds the bearing, and visually (carefully) inspect the large steel stamped arm for stress cracks..

Good luck!

[78F350]

Originally Posted by Dubaday

... I found out that my IMS Bearing is a dual row IMS. Is this better than the single row IMS?

Is there anything else that anyone would recommend changing/replacing while the tranny is off?

Dual row bearings last longer and fail less often.

Consider changing the coolant expansion tank if it is original and the AOS. Also, while you are poking around in there it may be a good idea to replace the vacuum hoses on the engine. The old ones are likely to be brittle. How old is your water pump? AOS + Coolant tank + Water pump (and 160 degree thermostat while you are at it) = about another $1,000, but its well spent if you are having the down time anyway.

[JayG]

Originally Posted by Dubaday

Geraintthomas, you nailed exactly how the car's current state is in, kind of mind boggling actually. By the way, I appreciate the helpful comments you've made, gave me some hope that there's still civil and helpful people amongst this community.

So I went ahead and ordered a SPEC stage 1 clutch last night. With my dual mass flywheel in good shape still, I'm going to stick with that and eliminate the potential rattle noise of a lwfw. I also purchased the Rear Main Seal and LN engineering's IMS retrofit kit(that got expensive quick) Not to mention the tool kit for $350...
I found out that my IMS Bearing is a dual row IMS. Is this better than the single row IMS?

Is there anything else that anyone would recommend changing/replacing while the tranny is off?

There are tons of very helpful people here. The help you get depends a little on your attitude.

Maybe if you had introduced yourself before ragging on people here your responses would have been a little different

as far as the IMSB, don't be lazy, do a search, there are lots of threads on that subject

[Dubaday]

Originally Posted by JayG

There are tons of very helpful people here. The help you get depends a little on your attitude.

Maybe if you had introduced yourself before ragging on people here your responses would have been a little different

as far as the IMSB, don't be lazy, do a search, there are lots of threads on that subject

You're definitely right on that, I did a poor job with an intro to who I am. I was so caught up with what just happened to my car, and people skills didn't even get put into the factor. I apologize for coming off as that "kid" who is reckless on the public roads.

My name is Randy. I'm 24, from Seattle, WA . My dad was a mechanic his whole life so i have a tiny bit of backyard mechanic skills. He sold me his boxster S after purchasing a 05 996 turbo S, and a few months later, I ruin the clutch.

Once again, apologies for coming off the way I did.

[JayG]

Originally Posted by Dubaday

You're definitely right on that, I did a poor job with an intro to who I am. I was so caught up with what just happened to my car, and people skills didn't even get put into the factor. I apologize for coming off as that "kid" who is reckless on the public roads.

My name is Randy. I'm 24, from Seattle, WA . My dad was a mechanic his whole life so i have a tiny bit of backyard mechanic skills. He sold me his boxster S after purchasing a 05 996 turbo S, and a few months later, I ruin the clutch.

Once again, apologies for coming off the way I did.

Hi Randy

One last thing.........
It ain't real without pictures

[Dubaday]

Originally Posted by JayG

Hi Randy

One last thing.........
It ain't real without pictures

All real bro, Ill take some tomorrow. I'll even show you the fairlady...

[Dubaday]

My two beauties





and the beast...

[jdraupp]

Originally Posted by Dubaday

You're definitely right on that, I did a poor job with an intro to who I am. I was so caught up with what just happened to my car, and people skills didn't even get put into the factor. I apologize for coming off as that "kid" who is reckless on the public roads.

My name is Randy. I'm 24, from Seattle, WA . My dad was a mechanic his whole life so i have a tiny bit of backyard mechanic skills. He sold me his boxster S after purchasing a 05 996 turbo S, and a few months later, I ruin the clutch.

Once again, apologies for coming off the way I did.

Nice to meet you Randy. The suggestions of additional things to do while the trans is out aren't a must, but as your dad can well tell you the key to keeping these cars on the road is preventative maintenance.

Since it was his car, he can tell you if the AOS, water pump, coolant tank have been done. Those jobs are tight spaces jobs (especially expansion tank and aos) and with all that room to work if they haven't been done now is the time to do it.