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nickb · #1 (**permalink**) 04-27-2008, 07:39 PM

hello all, i need some help, i had this bad sqeel sound, like a throwout bearing.went on for about a month or two, got louder on thursday so i parked it. friday i pulled the t-5 out and the bearing retainer on the tranny is. marked up, the bearing itself is in pieces. so i figure while i'm into it why not replace the clutch, p/plate,flywheel,pilot and throwout bearings,and the rearseal and bearing retainer. now latemodle resto has a kit $339 with all parts and the clutch is a ram. summitt's parts add up to less money and it's a zoom clutch. what do i do???? anybody have experience with this?????

nickb · #2 (**permalink**) 04-29-2008, 05:11 PM

hi all, i ordered all the parts from jeg's. total $321. thats [fms ] flywheel and arp bolts, zoom clutch and p/plate w/bolts, pilot and throwout bearings , bearing retainer, and a rear main seal..

droptop91 · #3 (**permalink**) 05-01-2008, 11:46 PM

I got that same kit when I did my conversion. Have had no problems whatsoever. I run it hard on a regular basis with no clutch fade or any noise at all.

nickb · #4 (**permalink**) 05-02-2008, 09:28 PM

any tips on the install?

droptop91 · #5 (**permalink**) 05-03-2008, 06:23 AM

The best thing I can tell you is, make sure all surfaces are clean. Take your time. don't get in a hurry, this causes more problems then you realize. Make sure all parts mate properly and don't force anything to fit. If you haven't already, replace the bearing retainer on the transmission with the steel one. Apply a small amount of grease to the surface of the bearing retainer on the transmission( and I do mean a small amount). This will help the TO bearing move more freely. If your clutch cable is old, replace it now. Keep the old one as a spare. They are cheap and it is good insurance. Use the stock cable if you do. Will have less problems in the long run. I did the triple hook quadrant and firewall adjuster on mine, with 0 problems. When you install a part, step back and inspect. This is just a precaution. Take the time to look things over and make sure it is done right the first time. Also, this is a good time to replace the transmission mount. It it has any miles on it, why not. Another piece of good insurance and peace of mind. Check your U joints and make sure they are good.

nickb · #6 (**permalink**) 05-03-2008, 10:23 AM

thanks for the advice, i do have a new steel retainer to install. today is my day off so i'll do the installs. i would like to get a new cable, quadrent,and adjuster but i'm stranded till i get her together.as far as the tranny mount, well i'm thinking about getting a graphite kit, any thoughts on them??

droptop91 · #7 (**permalink**) 05-04-2008, 04:19 AM

Glad to see you are installing the steel retainer. Those stock ones wear out easily and this way you will know that the TO bearing has a good smooth surface to ride on. Remember to put a very small amount of grease on the outside of the retainer, this will lubricate the TO bearing. As far as those mounts, I have not heard anything about them. If you have the stock cable and quadrant, I highly recommend the billet quadrant and firewall adjuster. This eliminates that plastic adjuster that causes a lot of problems with the fox body cars. But, if it is not in your budget then it is something you can do anytime, just suggested it because you are in there doing all that and now is a good time for it. Also, take a good look at your VSS (Vehicle Speed Sensor) while you are at it. When I did mine, I took mine out and it fell apart.