On 11/2/04 4:04 PM, "Ryan Johnson" <ryandriscoll@EXCITE.COM> wrote: > The clutch was getting sloppy in my 86 Vanagon, so i pulled off the > transmission, removed the pressure plate and clutch disc. Installed new disc > and presure plate using guide tool and proper torque wrench. > I know I should have have done the pilot bearing too but I didn't. > I put the tranny back into place with the help of jacks and my wimp brother, > making sure the transmission shaft went in the pilot hole, it slid right in, > good fit. Installed starter. > I go to start it up and the frickin engine won't turn. > I pull the tranny back off to find that the flywheel is digging into the > tranny case at 11 and 5 o'clock from the force of the starter turning over the > engine, metal shards make easy evidence. > I can't figure out why this is happening. > > Anyone with the same experience? Info. greatly appreciated. > Anyone with ideas? Always welcome. > Guesses? OK > > Thanks, RJ > I have seen this damage. Your flywheel is loose and needs to be retorqued ASAP!
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