I posted this in the manual transmission forum as well...

Just wondering if there is anyone around here who might be able to diagnose my t/a's latest hiccups, possibly out of the kindness of their heart. lol

The clutch is an oz700 textralia, about a year old now, only seen about 10 track passes if that over a years time. New hydraulics, including upgraded 01-02 master. So here it goes:

It's one of or all of 3 things. The clutch slave, pressure plate bolts backing out, and my driveshaft enjoys beating up my muffler. The car randomly feels as if it islips, but not often. Yet when I had a mechanic in NJ take it for a spin he couldnt slip it intentionally... I have a difficult time getting it in gear once in a while, and other times its like butter. (Leading me to slave) The master is a brand new 01-02 part, so thats taken care of. I can HEAR the clutch knock when I press the pedal real fast after giving it a little gas, and it also makes some rattling noises once in a while while out of gear, the noise goes away when i press in the clutch. I'm not all too sure whats going on, but it drives strong, but not as strong as it should. And it seems to be a random thing, where it drives great one day and like *** the next. Also, my "tensioner" I believe it was called in my tranny is whining... I was told it would just make noise but not be a problem for a while. But a new noise is never a good thing. So maybe thats related? Help

 

Bump.

 

 

I got a card at a car show from a guy that is a transmission guy at a local GM dealership.
Brad is his name and called Monster Transmission at 561-236-8111

 

Thanks, whereabouts do you live?

 

Anyone else?