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Old May 21, 2007 | 10:38 AM
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Question Engine in Bind after Clutch Install

I just got finished putting a new Centerforce DFX in my car and after hooking up all the drivetrain components and dropping the car off the jackstands I went to crank it and nothing happened. I charged the battery to make sure it was full and then tried it again and all I get is a metallic clunk sound like the throwout bearing in the starter is just catching the flywheel and not spinning it I think the engine is . I took the starter loose and tried to spin the crank bolt and it didn't move at all. I spun the driveshaft while the car was in neutral and it spun with no problem. We put the car in gear but pushed the clutch in and the driveshaft still spun without a problem. I am completely lost here and need help. Help Please!
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Old May 21, 2007 | 11:09 AM
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Sounds like the flywheel is bound by something or the clutch is not disengaging, can you drop the inspection cover and take a peek?
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Old May 21, 2007 | 11:20 AM
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I am thinking it is the flywheel as well. I am just gonna take it back out and reinstall it again I guess.
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I would drop the cover and look close so you can hopefully find it before pulling it apart, at least then you will know where the issue is.

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Old May 21, 2007 | 04:22 PM
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the wrong bolt was put into the flywheel it was 2 longs and it snapped it when installing so that may be the prob we will find out this week i guess its comin back apart
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