tee-boy

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I read a lot about new clutches failing prematurely and reasons being due to poor install, improperly set up hydraulics. Would some of the pros please elaborate on common install/set up errors made which leads to premature failure? In other words, what steps should be taken to avoid premature failure?

brad8266

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Common fuckups:
- Not resurfacing the flywheel.
- Improper torquing of the flywheel and pressure plate bolts.
- Not using loctite on flywheel and pressure plate bolts.
- Not using a shim behind the slave cylinder when required by clutch manufacturer (SPEC Clutches).
- Improper bleeding of the hydraulics.
- Not spotlessly cleaning all clutch components before install. They must be spotless and residur free before install.

393coupe

All of the above along with just having a crappy hydraulic design to begin with .

Jimmard

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Make sure you check the rear main seal and rear cover gasket while you are in there. I didnt pay attention to them and they were failing. 500 miles into a new clutch break in, the rear main seal went out and took out my brand new textralia . All is fixed and well now, after buying a new clutch that is.

z-ya

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Also installer hanging the tranny on the clutch thereby bending the disc.