What the heck?? *photos*

merlinx31
08-05-2006, 10:06 PM
something flew out of the casing of my clutch.... see pictures. However what is really strange is that the car is still running perfectly fine? what could have possibly flown out? :confused:

http://www.prism.gatech.edu/~gte681w/tranny/PICT0125.JPG

http://www.prism.gatech.edu/~gte681w/tranny/PICT0126.JPG

http://www.prism.gatech.edu/~gte681w/tranny/PICT0128.JPG

ACE1252
08-06-2006, 05:18 AM
I wonder if it threw a bolt off the pressure plate. If whatever it threw is big enough, it may be laying in the bottom of the bellhousing. Take off the inspection plate and see if you find any parts.

MustangEater82
08-06-2006, 05:37 AM
could it be that something tried to break into it? Like you ran over something?


either way sucks, I had a spare 5-speed bellhousing like 2 weeks ago I threw out.

MustangEater82
08-06-2006, 05:38 AM
PS you are also missing the side support bracket.

merlinx31
08-06-2006, 01:49 PM
I wonder if it threw a bolt off the pressure plate. If whatever it threw is big enough, it may be laying in the bottom of the bellhousing. Take off the inspection plate and see if you find any parts.

I believe you may be right, I walked over to where I felt/heard a clunking noise while driving and found a bolt lying there.

merlinx31
08-06-2006, 01:52 PM
could it be that something tried to break into it? Like you ran over something?


either way sucks, I had a spare 5-speed bellhousing like 2 weeks ago I threw out.

Something definitely broke out, because the impact goes outward. I already took it to the shop because I dont have the expertise or tools to do this work where I am (school). I am going to get the clutch replaced while they are at it too.

Thanks a lot guys!