Clutch Fun

[mb1907953]

This bit.



Gets bent like this



and reinforced like this



Pretty common failure in VR6s.

Would that cause the grinding though?? The clutch on it is actually super light so I dont think the fork has a heap of pressure on it like say, a HD clutch might have. Either way appreciate the input, Peter. The box has to come off anyway so everything will be checked.

[Peter Jones]

Yep, the lever gets bent into the back of the pressure plate and causes the grinding.

You're correct about the diagnosis, the only way to find out for sure is to remove the gearbox.

You might get some indication of a failed lever by removing the slave cylinder and seeing how far inside the bell housing the lever is.

[HaydEn]

I snapped my clutch fork on a normal gear change with an oem clutch kit.


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[himynameisbryce]

Fark you've got me thinking. Is there a DIY somewhere? The concept just scares me I guess haha. Two man job?


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If you end up doing it yourself, let me know and I'll give you a hand as I'd like to learn more (plus I owe you like a million favors haha)

[mb1907953]

Im leaving this up to the pros haha. Dont think its really something im ready to get in to and I dont really have the tools or location to do it. Current theory is clutch disintegration. My mechanic got it going and it sounds like metal on metal so fairly sure its f***ed. Gonna go a sachs kit if thats the case.

[drucejnr]

I'm pretty sure mine is a similar issue in my VR.

I can start the car in gear but I can't change gear once the motor is running - there's just no give in the gear lever and I can't move it. The p/o thinks it's my clutch release bearing and bracket but I wouldn't have a clue. Camden are going to replace my clutch when they do the swap anyway so they'll see what the problem is.
Also, when I start the car in neutral and have the clutch fully disengaged you can hear something spinning around


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[HaydEn]

How much is Camden charging you out of curiosity?

You should be able to feel the clutch fork immediately against the bell housing when poking through the slave cylinder hole. If not that's your problem

[drucejnr]

You should be able to feel the clutch fork immediately against the bell housing when poking through the slave cylinder hole. If not that's your problem

yeah it's definitely my clutch fork...

[mb1907953]

LUK or Sachs guys?

[HaydEn]

Same thing

[mb1907953]

Clutch fork was the culprit. Snapped along the edges and in the middle (very similar to the above photo). Ruined the pressure plate and throwout bearing. Should be back together by Monday arvo with a new fork and oem LUK clutch kit. Not looking forward to the bill....