SixSpeedInc
09-17-2007, 12:35 PM
#1
SixSpeedInc I called you guys a few weeks ago talking about my transmission. I'm not sure if its my clutch or transmission. A few months ago my car started to make chattering noises and it only occurs when I leave from a stop (1st or Reverse). Also when I shift at high RPMs I noticed that it won't go into gear smoothly and fast like it used to. When I downshift when coming to a stop sign I can kinda hear a slight grind, but its not so ruff or loud. Do you think this could be my clutch? Please reply SixSpeenInc. when you get the chance.
09-17-2007, 03:49 PM
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Yes you should always replace the hydraulics. The slave will be around $140, master around $200 and pilot bearing around $10.
As for the trans issues sounds like the clutch is dragging. If you replace the clutch that will fix the issues with 1st and reverse but depending on the damage it already did it might need a 1st gear and reverse gear. Also sounds like the blocker rings are worn. That will cause the rpm issue you are having.
Hope this helps.
Thanks,
Amber
As for the trans issues sounds like the clutch is dragging. If you replace the clutch that will fix the issues with 1st and reverse but depending on the damage it already did it might need a 1st gear and reverse gear. Also sounds like the blocker rings are worn. That will cause the rpm issue you are having.
Hope this helps.
Thanks,
Amber
09-17-2007, 04:41 PM
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Amber, is there a proper procedure to make sure that all dimension inside the bellhousing are correct BEFORE the trans is bolted back up to the car so I can be 120% sure that the car doesn't need a shim even though it is a stock type LS6 clutch...
I have a fairly new LS6 clutch (25K miles), slave (25K miles), master (15K mi), and roller pilot bearing(25K miles).
Could a ruined pilot bearing cause a dragging clutch situation? It took us a long time to align the input shaft into the pilot roller bearing and I think I may have ruined it possibly...
I have a fairly new LS6 clutch (25K miles), slave (25K miles), master (15K mi), and roller pilot bearing(25K miles).
Could a ruined pilot bearing cause a dragging clutch situation? It took us a long time to align the input shaft into the pilot roller bearing and I think I may have ruined it possibly...
09-17-2007, 07:57 PM
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A dragging clutch usually isn't a pilot bearing problem but it could be. It shouldn't be hard to install the input with a roller bearing. That is odd. With a bushing I can see it being an issue but not with the roller bearing.
As for alignment, we always check the distance between the slave fully compressed and the fingers of the pressure plate. Without cutting a hole in the bell you can't really do this. With a stock LS6 clutch dimensions should not be an issue.
Amber
As for alignment, we always check the distance between the slave fully compressed and the fingers of the pressure plate. Without cutting a hole in the bell you can't really do this. With a stock LS6 clutch dimensions should not be an issue.
Amber
09-17-2007, 08:12 PM
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What clutch would you guys recommend for me? My mods are in sig and my future mods for NOW will just be LT headers and a tune. Should brand new stock clutch be good or maybe a LS6? How much is a LS1/LS6 clutch and where can I buy it besides from a dealer?
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09-18-2007, 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Six Speeds Inc.
Yes you should always replace the hydraulics. The slave will be around $140, master around $200 and pilot bearing around $10.
As for the trans issues sounds like the clutch is dragging. If you replace the clutch that will fix the issues with 1st and reverse but depending on the damage it already did it might need a 1st gear and reverse gear. Also sounds like the blocker rings are worn. That will cause the rpm issue you are having.
Hope this helps.
Thanks,
Amber
As for the trans issues sounds like the clutch is dragging. If you replace the clutch that will fix the issues with 1st and reverse but depending on the damage it already did it might need a 1st gear and reverse gear. Also sounds like the blocker rings are worn. That will cause the rpm issue you are having.
Hope this helps.
Thanks,
Amber
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09-18-2007, 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Six Speeds Inc.
A dragging clutch usually isn't a pilot bearing problem but it could be. It shouldn't be hard to install the input with a roller bearing. That is odd. With a bushing I can see it being an issue but not with the roller bearing.
As for alignment, we always check the distance between the slave fully compressed and the fingers of the pressure plate. Without cutting a hole in the bell you can't really do this. With a stock LS6 clutch dimensions should not be an issue.
Amber
As for alignment, we always check the distance between the slave fully compressed and the fingers of the pressure plate. Without cutting a hole in the bell you can't really do this. With a stock LS6 clutch dimensions should not be an issue.
Amber
I thought there was zero clearance with the slave compressed because the fingers push (compress) the slave and that is what pushes the pedal back?
I guess I am having a super-hard time tracking down my shifting issues and just trying to think of every possible situation.