Date:         Mon, 20 Feb 1995 15:20:45 -0500 (EST)
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From:         sstones <sstones@io.org>
Subject:      Re: damage from missing upper bellhousing bolts?

On Sun, 19 Feb 1995, Wolfram v.Kiparski wrote:

> What affect would driving around with missing upper bellhousing bolts produce?
> 
I would think that your bell housing would warp (or crack).
This would cause the thrust plate to push only against the bottom of
your flywheel and I bet that the bearings wouldn't hold up long.

Is the top of the bell housing flush against the block?

If you've been driving a lot with out the bell housing aligned, I wonder
what your tranny input shaft looks like.

I'd also think you might shatter your clutch because one side would
take all of the strain of accelleration.


Cheers

<sstones@io.org>
SStones             Toronto,  Ontario.

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