The VR4 I picked up a while ago has always had a weird clutch engagement issue that kept feeling like it needed to be bled. Then I started noticing it happened more when I made left turns so that got me a little more curious. Started pulling things apart today because I was pulling the trans anyways and got a good chance to inspect the crank play.
Ill try and get a better measurement with a caliper in a bit, but its looks to be at least 1/8" play. Since this is a completely stock car other than the clutch that's in it, I'm gonna pull the oil pan and inspect the bearings to see if there's any gouging on the crank or if the main has spun. If not, Ill may end up just replacing the bearings and crossing my fingers.
Oh, and when I say stock I mean it. All stock piping, exhaust, emissions, etc. Its just like an older car that someone drove for 20 years then finally upgraded.
Ill try and get a better measurement with a caliper in a bit, but its looks to be at least 1/8" play. Since this is a completely stock car other than the clutch that's in it, I'm gonna pull the oil pan and inspect the bearings to see if there's any gouging on the crank or if the main has spun. If not, Ill may end up just replacing the bearings and crossing my fingers.
Oh, and when I say stock I mean it. All stock piping, exhaust, emissions, etc. Its just like an older car that someone drove for 20 years then finally upgraded.