clutch disc to flywheel clearance

AZManta · 08-17-2008

I have a 2.4 engine with a 5-speed Getrag, and had a noise because the springs in the clutch disc were rubbing the inner area of the flywheel.
On inspection of the new parts, I find that the new parts will likely have the same problem once the lining on the disc wears. Any suggestions?
Tom

Welsh Wizard · 08-17-2008

Are you sure the release bearing is not the source of the noise? and while your in there always change the 'spigot' bearing ( little needle roller bearing in the flywheel)
Any pictures?

kwilford · 08-17-2008

Is this the OEM Opel Clutch, and if so, I presume it is the 2.4 clutch? I don't know that clutch, but if it is like the 1.9, then the friction disc has to be "right side up", or else the springs interfere with the pressure plate when released. Have a read at:
http://www.opelgt.com/forums/7a-clut...weel-side.html
HTH

08-17-2008	#1 (permalink)
AZManta Opeler Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Prescott Valley, Arizona Posts: 46 Real Name: Tom Esterkin	Unanswered: clutch disc to flywheel clearance I have a 2.4 engine with a 5-speed Getrag, and had a noise because the springs in the clutch disc were rubbing the inner area of the flywheel. On inspection of the new parts, I find that the new parts will likely have the same problem once the lining on the disc wears. Any suggestions? Tom

08-17-2008	#2 (permalink)
Welsh Wizard Opeler Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bainsville, Ontario Posts: 45	Noise from Clutch Are you sure the release bearing is not the source of the noise? and while your in there always change the 'spigot' bearing ( little needle roller bearing in the flywheel) Any pictures? __________________ Welsh Wizard

08-17-2008	#3 (permalink)
kwilford Über OpelGT.com Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 4,087 Real Name: Keith Wilford Provided Answers: 4	Is this the OEM Opel Clutch, and if so, I presume it is the 2.4 clutch? I don't know that clutch, but if it is like the 1.9, then the friction disc has to be "right side up", or else the springs interfere with the pressure plate when released. Have a read at: http://www.opelgt.com/forums/7a-clut...weel-side.html HTH __________________ Keith Wilford working on my '71 GT and '75 SportWagon

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