Clutch Problem

[OZRally]

I have an XTD stage 4 clutch on 1929/2000. I had some shifting issues and figured it was the clutch or tob. I pulled the trans out and noticed the clutch splines were sheared off (rounded out). So I bought a new ACT 6 puck because XTD didn't want to warranty it. I installed the new disc but forgot the pressure plate torque spec so I put them at 30 ft lbs. Installed everything and went for a test drive. Engagement was about halfway and I was used to it being low. After a block of driving the clutch started slipping bad. Free-revving to 6k rpm like if it was engaged. Even while holding the clutch down it revved high. So I limped it home and adjusted the pedal and bled the clutch line some more and same issue.

Question is... Is it doing this because I over torqued the pressure plate? Or is the XTD pressure plate not compatible with the ACT disc?

Please help, if I can't figure this out then the car will be sold. Tired of taking the damn trans out.

 

[SouthCaliVR4]

did you check the shaft the throwout brg rides on, it may be notched & keeping the clutch engaged even after you lift your foot, also did you lube it? my best guess would be a sticky throwout mainly cause I would think the disk, if incompatible would fail to disengage not stay disengaged unless it was slipping like mad right out of the gate.

 

[OZRally]

Yes the shaft was nice and clean. The tob was lubed as well as a little on the splines of the disc, as said by ACT. tob is brand new from Mitsu. Feels like the clutch is constantly engaged and creeps forward at a high rpm.

 

[OZRally]

Problem found. ACT and XTD discs are not compatible. FML!
Now waiting for some cash to buy a new clutch kit.

 

[SouthCaliVR4]

damn sorry to hear that, betting you can beat flat rate on the trans r&r by now.

 

[OZRally]

Trans are a cake walk for me now. I just hate the whole process. Off and back on in 5 hrs by myself. Lol