LS7 Clutch Problem
LS7 Clutch Problem Well i think i may just have bad luck because i have heard nothing but good things about this clutch. I recently started to notice this thud like sound that the car was making at idle. The car would randomly shake at take off on first gear. It would sound as if two metal pieces where hitting each other, while taking off on 1st gear. I couldn’t make time to tackle the job myself so I took it to a shop. They informed me that half of the flywheel and Pressure Plate were new and the other half showed wear. The mechanic told me that either surface of the flywheel or PP may have been warped but he wasn’t as to which surface was warped.
I would like to know if resurfacing both surfaces would fix the headache or will I have to get a whole new kit?
Thanks in advance.
Oh and my F-Bod is a 98 TA
I would like to know if resurfacing both surfaces would fix the headache or will I have to get a whole new kit?
Thanks in advance.
Oh and my F-Bod is a 98 TA
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It sounds like you may have had bolts back off on you. I did the red locktite on the flywheel and blue locktite on the pressure plate. I'm 1000 miles into my break in with mostly stop and go and it's been a good clutch. Rides to 6krpm with no slip or signs of problems.
Yeah it sounds like something got out of alignment. You might be able to resurface them. But like brake rotors, I think there is only so much they can take off before the part is not safe for use. I would check into it though.
Well, i got my car back today. I asked the mechanic if any of the bolts were loose and was told no. He said that every bolt was tight as it should have been. The flywheel was definitely warped but couldnt tell me if the pressure plate was also warped. I'll have to see how this clutch will hold and im hoping that it will last me til spring.
