Act 6 puck help. Clutch not fully disingaging etc. - SRT Forums

jessebeachusmc · 12-17-2009, 07:57 AM

i just installed a used act 6 puck sprung clutch kit with supposidly only 20 miles on it. Joe dirt told me that there was burn marks on the disc and the fly wheel was chipped. i had him install it any way to see if it would work. heres my problem, it is almost impossible to shift it into first and reverse and almost as hard to shift it into 2nd,3rd etc. with the car off it shifts like butter but when its on its inrcredoubly difficult. When you push the clutch pedal all the way in and leave it there while stopped it will stutter and make kind of a grinding noise like the clutch isnt fully disingaging, this happens in all gears but is far worse in 3rd and 4th. when you take your foot off the gas pedal and listen while your coasting you can hear a very very faint grinding noise coming from what i can only guess is the tranny. when driving in gear it makes no noises and drives fine.

i know this is kind of confusing but its the best way i can describe it.

also my stock clutch exploded in my tranny and after that happened it was also extremely hard to put it into first.

jnathan68 · 12-17-2009, 08:17 AM

Have you spoken with Mr. Dirt? Have you adjusted the clutch to see if that helps?

Also, was it modular style clutch or does it use an aftermarket flywheel?

Finally, where is my Boost Leak Tester?

jessebeachusmc · 12-17-2009, 08:50 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by jnathan68

Have you spoken with Mr. Dirt? Have you adjusted the clutch to see if that helps?

Also, was it modular style clutch or does it use an aftermarket flywheel?

Finally, where is my Boost Leak Tester?

I spoke w/ joe dirt and this is in no way shape or form his fault. He didn't even know what was happening. I did adjust the clutch pedal and it didn't help. And it's an HD pressure plAte and it's 6 puck sprung.

And your boost leak tester is in my trunk.

CONROY · 12-17-2009, 08:52 AM

ACT clutches are non modular so it uses the act flywheel.

jnathan68 · 12-17-2009, 09:07 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by jessebeachusmc

I spoke w/ joe dirt and this is in no way shape or form his fault. He didn't even know what was happening. I did adjust the clutch pedal and it didn't help. And it's an HD pressure plAte and it's 6 puck sprung.

And your boost leak tester is in my trunk.

I was not at all blaming Joe D....I thought he might have some ideas.

The reason I ask if it was a modular vs. non-modular clutch is cause I had an issue with a non-modular clutch "resting" on the stock flywheel bolts which was causing "engagement" when there shouldn't have been. Unfortunately, only way to check this is to take it apart and it would not be my first thought as to your issue.

Did you check and make sure your clutch slave cylinder is working properly (fully disengaging the clutch)?

jessebeachusmc · 12-17-2009, 09:10 AM

I know I was just saying because he installed it so that can rule alot of things out because he installed it correclty. How do I check the clutch slave cylinder? And could it be because the flyweel was chipped?

mole' · 12-17-2009, 09:32 AM

i would be asking for some of your money back on the price of the clutch man. who did you buy it from?

im lost on it not working right.

jessebeachusmc · 12-17-2009, 09:37 AM

Basically the gist of it is that when the clutch pedal is depressed all the way touching the floor the car stutters like it's still in gear. And I can't shift into reverse and all the other gears have to be forced especially 1st to get into gear

jnathan68 · 12-17-2009, 09:40 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by jessebeachusmc

I know I was just saying because he installed it so that can rule alot of things out because he installed it correclty. How do I check the clutch slave cylinder? And could it be because the flyweel was chipped?

You can check the slave cylinder by jacking up the front of the car and on the front facing side of the transaxle, there is a rectagular rubber piece that you can remove (basically where the slave cylinder is connected to the trans). When removed you should be able to see where the slave cylinder rod pushes on the TOB fork. While looking at this, have someone step on the clutch pedal and check for full movement of the rod. Not an exact thing but something you can check before you have to pull the trans again.

Not sure if there is a trans issue that could be causing this as well. I don't think it would be because of the flywheel being chipped but I am not an expert.

mole' · 12-17-2009, 10:12 AM

just talked to JD.

he said its the clutch its self.

jnathan68 · 12-17-2009, 10:17 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by mole'

just talked to JD.

he said its the clutch its self.

This is why I never recommend buying a used clutch...

jessebeachusmc · 12-17-2009, 10:26 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by mole'

just talked to JD.

he said its the clutch its self.

Alright. I'm trying to get in touch with the kid but he's not returning my texts.

mole' · 12-17-2009, 10:32 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by jessebeachusmc

Alright. I'm trying to get in touch with the kid but he's not returning my texts.

i bet he knew it was messed up.

**Monster** · 12-17-2009, 10:40 AM

Your clutch has probably had it. How long did it take him to swap it out for you?

jessebeachusmc · 12-17-2009, 10:47 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Monster

Your clutch has probably had it. How long did it take him to swap it out for you?

? Who Joe dirt?

And the kid said there was only 20 miles on it. F'n scammer

12-17-2009, 07:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
jessebeachusmc SRTforums Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Member Number: 70610 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,461	Act 6 puck help. Clutch not fully disingaging etc. i just installed a used act 6 puck sprung clutch kit with supposidly only 20 miles on it. Joe dirt told me that there was burn marks on the disc and the fly wheel was chipped. i had him install it any way to see if it would work. heres my problem, it is almost impossible to shift it into first and reverse and almost as hard to shift it into 2nd,3rd etc. with the car off it shifts like butter but when its on its inrcredoubly difficult. When you push the clutch pedal all the way in and leave it there while stopped it will stutter and make kind of a grinding noise like the clutch isnt fully disingaging, this happens in all gears but is far worse in 3rd and 4th. when you take your foot off the gas pedal and listen while your coasting you can hear a very very faint grinding noise coming from what i can only guess is the tranny. when driving in gear it makes no noises and drives fine. i know this is kind of confusing but its the best way i can describe it. also my stock clutch exploded in my tranny and after that happened it was also extremely hard to put it into first. __________________ *AGP borg warner s256 powered*

12-17-2009, 08:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
jessebeachusmc SRTforums Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Member Number: 70610 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,461	Quote: Originally Posted by jnathan68 Have you spoken with Mr. Dirt? Have you adjusted the clutch to see if that helps? Also, was it modular style clutch or does it use an aftermarket flywheel? Finally, where is my Boost Leak Tester? I spoke w/ joe dirt and this is in no way shape or form his fault. He didn't even know what was happening. I did adjust the clutch pedal and it didn't help. And it's an HD pressure plAte and it's 6 puck sprung. And your boost leak tester is in my trunk. __________________ *AGP borg warner s256 powered*

12-17-2009, 08:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
CONROY Forum Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Member Number: 46401 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 15,408	ACT clutches are non modular so it uses the act flywheel. __________________ Owner of a 2005 flame red srt4 since August 6th 2005...

12-17-2009, 09:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
jessebeachusmc SRTforums Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Member Number: 70610 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,461	I know I was just saying because he installed it so that can rule alot of things out because he installed it correclty. How do I check the clutch slave cylinder? And could it be because the flyweel was chipped? __________________ *AGP borg warner s256 powered*

12-17-2009, 09:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
mole' Supporting Vendor (Gold) Join Date: Sep 2004 Member Number: 17477 Location: San diego 858 Posts: 42,132	i would be asking for some of your money back on the price of the clutch man. who did you buy it from? im lost on it not working right. __________________ To make a purchase please go to www.pt-performance.com Shop hours: 10am to 7pm Mon-Sat Shop numbers: 253-277-3843 253-653-3843 *For SoCal guys only! Now offering JuanDee-M* Specials! PTP Built THANKS John!!! http://www.pt-performance.com AGP Powered AGP DBB Zeta 3.0** THANKS Ben!!! http://www.agpturbo.com

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12-17-2009, 08:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
jnathan68 SRTforums Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Member Number: 59167 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,962	Have you spoken with Mr. Dirt? Have you adjusted the clutch to see if that helps? Also, was it modular style clutch or does it use an aftermarket flywheel? Finally, where is my Boost Leak Tester?

12-17-2009, 09:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
jnathan68 SRTforums Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Member Number: 59167 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,962	Quote: Originally Posted by jessebeachusmc I spoke w/ joe dirt and this is in no way shape or form his fault. He didn't even know what was happening. I did adjust the clutch pedal and it didn't help. And it's an HD pressure plAte and it's 6 puck sprung. And your boost leak tester is in my trunk. I was not at all blaming Joe D....I thought he might have some ideas. The reason I ask if it was a modular vs. non-modular clutch is cause I had an issue with a non-modular clutch "resting" on the stock flywheel bolts which was causing "engagement" when there shouldn't have been. Unfortunately, only way to check this is to take it apart and it would not be my first thought as to your issue. Did you check and make sure your clutch slave cylinder is working properly (fully disengaging the clutch)?

12-17-2009, 09:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
jessebeachusmc SRTforums Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Member Number: 70610 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,461	Basically the gist of it is that when the clutch pedal is depressed all the way touching the floor the car stutters like it's still in gear. And I can't shift into reverse and all the other gears have to be forced especially 1st to get into gear __________________ *AGP borg warner s256 powered*

12-17-2009, 09:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
jnathan68 SRTforums Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Member Number: 59167 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,962	Quote: Originally Posted by jessebeachusmc I know I was just saying because he installed it so that can rule alot of things out because he installed it correclty. How do I check the clutch slave cylinder? And could it be because the flyweel was chipped? You can check the slave cylinder by jacking up the front of the car and on the front facing side of the transaxle, there is a rectagular rubber piece that you can remove (basically where the slave cylinder is connected to the trans). When removed you should be able to see where the slave cylinder rod pushes on the TOB fork. While looking at this, have someone step on the clutch pedal and check for full movement of the rod. Not an exact thing but something you can check before you have to pull the trans again. Not sure if there is a trans issue that could be causing this as well. I don't think it would be because of the flywheel being chipped but I am not an expert.

12-17-2009, 10:12 AM	#10 (permalink)
mole' Supporting Vendor (Gold) Join Date: Sep 2004 Member Number: 17477 Location: San diego 858 Posts: 42,132	just talked to JD. he said its the clutch its self. __________________ To make a purchase please go to www.pt-performance.com Shop hours: 10am to 7pm Mon-Sat Shop numbers: 253-277-3843 253-653-3843 *For SoCal guys only! Now offering JuanDee-M* Specials! PTP Built THANKS John!!! http://www.pt-performance.com AGP Powered AGP DBB Zeta 3.0** THANKS Ben!!! http://www.agpturbo.com

12-17-2009, 10:17 AM	#11 (permalink)
jnathan68 SRTforums Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Member Number: 59167 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,962	Quote: Originally Posted by mole' just talked to JD. he said its the clutch its self. This is why I never recommend buying a used clutch...

12-17-2009, 10:26 AM	#12 (permalink)
jessebeachusmc SRTforums Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Member Number: 70610 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,461	Quote: Originally Posted by mole' just talked to JD. he said its the clutch its self. Alright. I'm trying to get in touch with the kid but he's not returning my texts. __________________ *AGP borg warner s256 powered*

12-17-2009, 10:32 AM	#13 (permalink)
mole' Supporting Vendor (Gold) Join Date: Sep 2004 Member Number: 17477 Location: San diego 858 Posts: 42,132	Quote: Originally Posted by jessebeachusmc Alright. I'm trying to get in touch with the kid but he's not returning my texts. i bet he knew it was messed up. __________________ To make a purchase please go to www.pt-performance.com Shop hours: 10am to 7pm Mon-Sat Shop numbers: 253-277-3843 253-653-3843 *For SoCal guys only! Now offering JuanDee-M* Specials! PTP Built THANKS John!!! http://www.pt-performance.com AGP Powered AGP DBB Zeta 3.0** THANKS Ben!!! http://www.agpturbo.com

12-17-2009, 10:40 AM	#14 (permalink)
Monster Premium Member (Lifetime) Join Date: Dec 2006 Member Number: 48761 Location: Socal Posts: 10,417	Your clutch has probably had it. How long did it take him to swap it out for you? __________________ DSP 47lb Green S3 and bolt on's.

12-17-2009, 10:47 AM	#15 (permalink)
jessebeachusmc SRTforums Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Member Number: 70610 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,461	Quote: Originally Posted by Monster Your clutch has probably had it. How long did it take him to swap it out for you? ? Who Joe dirt? And the kid said there was only 20 miles on it. F'n scammer __________________ *AGP borg warner s256 powered*

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