[Shotimes] Re: Problems after clutch job...

[Mike Wojton]

Leigh I should have had you drive my car when you were over to see what you
think.  Mine chatters and bucks a little.  When in reverse, the exhaust is
hitting the shifter bolts.  I cut as much of the excess threads as I could
and it still hits.  I think the rear motor mount is bad.  I had the front
one replaced not too long ago.  I just haven't gotten around to buying a new
rear mount yet.


-- 
Mike Wojton
Dover, PA

   -'95 White MTX
      '96 Brake Upgrade
      Eibachs (front)
      Dynomax catback

"Avoid the clap." - Jimmy Dugan


On 6/1/06, Edward Mazurek <emazurek@cisco.com> wrote:
>
> Hi Lee,
>
> I don't remember seeing any of the motor mounts being torn or
> broken. But, since they are rubber they may "losen up" without
> actually tearing. I'm trying to decide if changing out the motor
> mounts would allievate my problem to a large extent.
>
> It's an easier place to start but still $300 or so in parts.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ed
>
> Leigh Smith wrote:
>
> >Ed;
> >If you suspect a torn motor mount, I would confirm that and replace that
> >part first. It is much easier and less labor intensive and can be done
> with
> >motor and subframe in the car. Basically just try to lift the engine,
> with a
> >floor jack or similar, and watch carefully for lift and separation at the
> >mount. And Yes; a torn mount willl give you some strange clutch chatter,
> or
> >exaggerate any chatter that may be present. That may or may not be your
> >whole problem, but it is a much easier place to start.
> >Lee
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Edward Mazurek" <emazurek@cisco.com>
> >To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> >Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2006 4:54 PM
> >Subject: [Shotimes] Re: Problems after clutch job...
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >>Hi Frank,
> >>
> >>Yes, I did replace the Clutch Fork shaft bushings. Apparently, this disc
> >>is more high performance
> >>than smooth.
> >>
> >>Joshua, from SHONut, agreed to swap out the disc for a stock one. That's
> >>a nice offer but the time
> >>involved to swap it out! He mentioned that the website says: "The
> >>Fibertuff material is still quite streetable, however. "
> >>I guess that was supposed to tell me that it won't be as smooth as the
> >>stock disc. I guess I need to learn
> >>to read between the lines better.
> >>
> >>I guess my question is, should I try and replace the motor mounts? Would
> >>that help? They are pretty
> >>expensive (around $300 for both). SHONut sells reinforced front and back
> >>ones. Apparently the
> >>MTX shock type mount is stock though - no beefier one there.
> >>
> >>If I attempt to replace the motor mounts do I have to drop the entire
> >>subframe again?
> >>
> >>Thanks!
> >>
> >>Ed