Clutch Grinds and bell is acting up..

[V6king]

On my buddies car his Clutch Bell is somewhat tight and not moving freely like mine (which I believe is the normal way). Also when he changes gears, the car actually changes but it grinds or does a light hiss upon changing... Any ideas on a fix?

::JP

 

[NSantana]

Hi,


Check the bearings on the clutchbell, that should be your problem. Make sure you shim it correctly when you re-install or you can kiss your clutch shoes, bearings, and gears goodbye.

 

[olds97_lss]

Yeah, sounds like the bearings are fried. How is his gear mesh? If the mesh is to tight, it will make the bell feel tight and cause an audible sound as well. It will also kill the bearings faster if it's to tight.