So I swapped a T56 in about a year ago, buying a complete conversion setup from a guy here on CZ28. I haven't driven the car much in the last year, but now that I have the entire drivetrain out, I'd like to fix a rattle I've been having since I installed the tranny. With the clutch out at idle, I get a pretty loud knock/rattle from the transmission.

I can fix the problem by applying a little pressure on the clutch pedal. I know that T56 rattle is a semi-common problem, but I think this is a result of something I did wrong. When I bought the tranny all the hardware came in a coffee can, and I seem to remember leaving a piece out when I was putting it together. I seem to remember it being a clear piece of rubber/plastic, like the little condom on the end of the slave cylinder.

Problem is, I went to the dealer, asked them about it, had them fire up the parts diagram, and nothing like I remember showed up. I was hoping that maybe someone knew what I was talking about, and had a part number, or a picture, or one for sale. So...am I crazy? Anyone have a picture of the parts in the clutch fork assembly go together?

Thanks for any help/info!

Adam

 

I know the piece you're talking about. It performs two functions: it holds the slave cylinder push rod in place for a new assembly (shipping aid) as well as buffers the connection between the slave cylinder push rod and the clutch fork. I doubt the part is sold separately. It's basically a plastic cap; you might be able to find something at a hardware store to mimic it.

 

I actually have that piece. I seem to remember something out of the same material being on the clutch fork or on the clutch fork bolt, or something like that though.

Thanks.

 

I get the rattle too, started about a week ago. Car also had problems shifting into gear on one occasion and that one time only, are you having the same problem?

 

Nothing on the fork or fork bolt, only on the end of the rod in the slave cylinder.

 

Hmm..ok. Sounds like I've just got T56 rattle then.