So I was pulling my engine out to make room for my new build, and when I pulled the transmission off of the block, I saw a pretty ugly site. The pressure plate on my Competition Clutch twin disc has been scarred up, apparently by the clutch fork (thats the only other part that has any apparent marking). Now before anyone asks, I have clutch stops installed, but I guess there is a chance they were not set up properly, or the damage occured before they were adjusted. And yes, the clutch worked fine before pulling the engine out... My question is, is this damage simply cosmetic, or should I discontinue use of this pressure plate and contact the manufacturer?

Here are some pics of the damage.



I also posted this in the transmission/drivetrain forum, but I usually have much better luck in here... Any help/input/suggestions are greatly appreciated...

 

It looks like it would be ok, but to be safe I'd gust purchase a new hat from CC.... then transfer over all the hardware.

 

with dammage like that hows the thrust bearing look? just curious.

 

Haven't pulled the pan yet... I will probably do that tonight and report back....

 

So I got curious and got the shortblock up on an engine stand, and everything there looks good (Thank GOD, because I already sold the shortblock and need to ship it tonight or in the AM). The only thing in the engine was some trace of assembly lube, but thats pretty normal for an engine with only approx. 200 miles, thats only had 2 oil changes... The damage on the clutch is very light, but I may still contact Comp Clutch and see what they think.

 

damn that sux

 

Good luck getting everything resolved.

 

look just to be cosmetic to me.

ditch the stock throwout arm and get a tilton hydrolic release bearing.

 

indeed it does lol... Aside from this, the clutch is still BRAND NEW! lol

 

I considered this before... May just go for it this time while its all apart...

 

lol, you should see my CC twin in my cable trans. thats simply cosmetic, mine has a 3/8" wide groove in it from the clutch fork bolt

 

ok so maybe mine really isnt that bad lol... I was mostly concerned about balance etc. Not so much the integrity of the unit.

 

mine is the same way. youll be fine

 

It rubs evenly, balance is still good

 

all my plates are cracked on my twin plate clutch slipping with plenty of meat lelt on them.

 

looks trashed, you should sell it to me for $450