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**AusTexRex** · 09-17-2004, 04:41 AM

Sounds like all is in order. replace the throwout bearing. If thats not it it's probably the slave cylinder.

**black rocket** · 09-23-2004, 03:22 PM

It is also recommended to "bleed out" your old fluid (for master and slave cylinder) annually.

At that time you can invest in s/s clutch line would save you time and effort later...

**black rocket** · 09-23-2004, 03:27 PM

Originally Posted by mdz

I finally got the clutch put in On monday(9-13), and well the pressure plate was wore out. I bought the ACT street/ strip clutch kit. and well that didint solve the problem. They throwout bearing was not the problem. I took it to another shop today, and he told me the only thing turning is a bearing that could be wore out (??????) hE WILL tear it apart friday and will know what the hell the noise is friday night. I used the stock flywheel, and just had it resurfaced........................

Did you put white grease on the contact point of fork with throwout bearing? And as AusTex said "did you ck your slave"? Maybe it's not engaging properly (i.e., needs to be replaced, as I have not yet found rebuild kit for slave).

Also, did you lube your shifter box?

mdz · 09-25-2004, 11:07 PM

I didint do the work, but I went ahead and took my car to a transmission shop 9/20 and he took it apart and told me all kids of S***T was wore out . anyway they are going to rebuild it and will be out in a couple of weeks....... clutch and labor..$850, transmission rebuild....$2,942.00, the joy of owning a 7.................priceless.

**Shaggy** · 09-25-2004, 11:42 PM

Damn, sorry to hear that you have to pay that much!

**AusTexRex** · 09-27-2004, 01:34 AM

No, no no no no no. You can buy a transmission for that amount, tell him to go fuck himself he's ripping you off. If you're going to drop 3 grand, get a matched 6 speed. Christ in heaven, 850 for a clutch, no parts are 300, save the money, buy some tools, buy the rebuild kit and the clutch kit, grab an FSM and tear the bitch apart. An rx7 transmission is very very very very simple. DON'T DO THIS!

**black rocket** · 09-27-2004, 01:36 AM

AusTex is right... Or, you can spend an extra $3K for a serious tranny

**2ROTORMOTOR** · 09-27-2004, 05:59 AM

OMG are you're serious...thats an outrageuos ammount of money... I dont even think the rx8 tranny is that much from the dealer...
hey let me tell you they will have a party if you decide to pay that much for a rebuild. $850 are you serious.... I could have a six speed sequencial for that much money, or a totally bullet proof drivetrain.....just spend 500 or 400 and get a used tranny.

**AusTexRex** · 09-30-2004, 08:22 AM

http://iscracing.net/clutch.htm
came across that today. Look at the prices for that rebuild.

mdz · 10-01-2004, 02:12 AM

its too late , they already ordered the parts, and I've already given him half, they came in today actually. it will be ready next friday, I guess i just got raped....ouch! I have a question though, is the pilot bearing supposed to be back about a 1/4 inch?? from the flywheel bolt??