Whats up! Got a little situation here. Just installed a clutch masters stage 3 Kevlar clutch in the del sol. Immediately after installing and bleeding the clutch it felt supper spongy! Way softer than stock!!! Went through 3 bottles of brake fluid with no change. Only have to push pedal down about a inch to shift! After driving a little over 100 miles like that I felt a vibration followed by knocking. Sounded just like rod knock actually! So I parked it. Oil pressure good. Checked fluids. All good there... Let it sit over night. Start it the next morning. Same rod knock sound. Forced it in reverse to pull out the garage and the knock got real bad with bad vibration in the clutch pedal. Go to put it in first and it wont go into gear at all. Pedal stays to the floor! Now and the clutch is stuck engaged! Still knocking. Sound is coming from the bell housing area no doubt! Clutch pedal is dead and if I force it into first it will actually start to pull forward! Put it in first with clutch pedal to the ground and try to start it and it jumps! Any input?... Ever heard of this?... Thanks guys!

 

did you put the throw out bearing in correct when you replaced the clutch

 

I believe so, although I had some confusion with the release lever it mounted to... Would it cause a sound like rod knock if I didn't?

 

if its broke and its rattling around sure

 

I guess I will pull the trany and have a look then I guess. Appreciate it!

 

yea check the inside of the bell housing for scrapes or dings

 

Will do! I should be able of getting away with replacing the bearing right?

 

no way if its broken or if it came loose its def damaged

 

I now the bearing will definitely have to be replaced. I just don't want to drop another $550.00 for a clutch! Im asking if it is the TOB can I get away with installing a new one the right way this time if it is indeed the problem?

 

yea if thats the only thing thats wrong