Jeremy95GT Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 Today a buddy and myself put in my new ram hdx clutch, also replaced the flywheel and TOB, I actually have two problems, the clutch releases at the very bottom and we can't get it adjusted, tried pulling up on the pedal and nothing. Also, when I'm accelerating I feel a vibration with in the gas pedal... Any ideas? Jeremy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 Do you have an adjuster kit? If not order MM's clutch cable kit. Not sure about the vibration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schiffy Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Could just be that the clutch cable is stretched out and you didn't notice it before with the old clutch. The gas pedal vibration could be from the tranny mount. Check to make sure its bolted down all the way, if its loose, it'll shake and you'll feel it just about everywhere. However, seeing as that is an external possibility, start there. Always start easiest and work your way into deeper issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slykin Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Today a buddy and myself put in my new ram hdx clutch, also replaced the flywheel and TOB, I actually have two problems, the clutch releases at the very bottom and we can't get it adjusted, tried pulling up on the pedal and nothing. Also, when I'm accelerating I feel a vibration with in the gas pedal... Any ideas? JeremyI can't remember if my clutch released at the very top or very bottom when I replaced my clutch, but I do remember that I had to actually get under the dash and reset the clutch pedal allll the way back to "0". Basically I had to do the opposite of pulling up on the pedal. You might want to try that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy95GT Posted March 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 I can't remember if my clutch released at the very top or very bottom when I replaced my clutch, but I do remember that I had to actually get under the dash and reset the clutch pedal allll the way back to "0". Basically I had to do the opposite of pulling up on the pedal. You might want to try that.I read that I lay be able to do that also, just don't know how, could you explain it if you have time?Jeremy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangerine Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 did u have the flywheel resurfaced , i did that one time and they took so much off it through it off balance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 did u have the flywheel resurfaced , i did that one time and they took so much off it through it off balance.He replaced his flywheel completely per his first post. Good info though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slykin Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 I read that I lay be able to do that also, just don't know how, could you explain it if you have time?JeremyIf you lay down on your driver's seat and stick your head up under the dash you'll be able to see your clutch cable quadrant. There is a little ratcheting mechanism on it that you need to adjust backwards. Basically you just grab the ratchet stopper thing like in the picture below(the top arm), lift it off of the teeth of the quadrant, and push the quadrant back to "0". It's really pretty self explanatory once you get a look at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangerine Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 He replaced his flywheel completely per his first post. Good info though.omg , face palm. i missed that ... hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangerine Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 the quadrant only shortens the cable , thus will only give u a differant pedal, right ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slykin Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 the quadrant only shortens the cable , thus will only give u a differant pedal, right ?Depends on which direction you adjust it. It automatically shortens the cable, but you can unadjust(lengthen) it back to the original position as if it'd never been adjusted. This is necessary when you put in a new clutch since you added material back to your clutch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangerine Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Depends on which direction you adjust it. It automatically shortens the cable, but you can unadjust(lengthen) it back to the original position as if it'd never been adjusted. This is necessary when you put in a new clutch since you added material back to your clutch.huh , no shit . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy95GT Posted March 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Well I am going to do this today, I'm really worried about the vibration I mentioned, which this morning I drove it some more and its not really a vibration, its more of a metal on metal rubbing, grinding sound coming from underneath.... I can feel it in my foot and even in my seat under my ass... Jeremy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revhead347 Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Take it back apart. Metal on metal grinding and vibration are going to lead to a failure. Your just going to have to get your eyes on the situation and see where it's rubbing. There is no point in adjusting the clutch until you fix the vibration and grinding problem. Check to make sure you put the disk on the right way.Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy95GT Posted March 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Disc is deff on the right way lol... Just fyiJeremy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy95GT Posted March 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Well I ordered the stress kit off summit, I wanted to go with the MM kit, but I just couldbt afford the extra 70 bucks, I should have this by tomorrow and then ill let you guys know how it goesJeremy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy95GT Posted March 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Forgot to mention the factory quarant is still intact, but the teeth are chewed all to hell, the rubbing noise is happening even with the car sitting still, I think something is loose underneathJeremy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revhead347 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Sorry if I insulted your ability to install a clutch, but if the disk is on backwards it creates the problems you are describing.Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Did you torque down everything right? Flywheel bolts? Put loctite on them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmage Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 also just curious, is it a stock cable and is there a firewall adjuster on it?> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy95GT Posted March 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Sorry if I insulted your ability to install a clutch, but if the disk is on backwards it creates the problems you are describing.KurtOh not at all lol, I said that the way I did because when I put the disc up there the first time I noticed I DoD have it on backwards, lol that's why I know for sure its on right this time lol Jeremy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy95GT Posted March 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 I did locktite the flywheel bolts, tomorrow its going back on the lift, ill have the new quadrant and cable and firewall adjuster this evening at some point... We are gonna check and make sure nothing is loose down there, I'm not sure if I said this but yesterday when I was in line to pick up my son I was just sitting there with the car in neutral and running and I could feel that rubbing sensation under my feet and seat, I really think something is loose....Jeremy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy95GT Posted March 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 also just curious, is it a stock cable and is there a firewall adjuster on it?>Not yet, I ordered it yesterday and will have those items today at some point.Jeremy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmage Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Not yet, I ordered it yesterday and will have those items today at some point.JeremyGotcha, Like someone else had said too, the stock cable could just be stretched, and with a new pressure plate, the release point could be way different. Did you order an adjustable cable or stock non-adjustable? If you have an adjustable cable you need to change out the quadrant to a solid one. Otherwise you will have all kinds of problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy95GT Posted March 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 I bought the steeda quadrant, adjustable cable, and firewall adjusterJeremy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.greg Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Is it 100% a rubbing noise, or more of a clatter/rattle? I can think of lots of things that may cause a rattle, but I'm having a hard time thinking what would cause a rubbing noise in neutral. Keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmage Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 if its a rattle, wonder if it could be the metal cover for the clutch fork? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy95GT Posted March 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 I would say its more of a metal on metal rubbing sensation, I will find the culprit in the morning, and I'm sure its going to be something stupid and simple and imma feel like and Aretard....Jeremy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy95GT Posted March 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Just an update for anyone who gives a fugg lol... Metal on metal grinding? Well I had the trans cross member on the wrong way, exhaust was beatin on it...Also put the new cable and quadrant on with firewall adjuster, shifts like a champ now... Thanks for yalls helpJeremy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmage Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Glad to hear it man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Just an update for anyone who gives a fugg lol... Metal on metal grinding? Well I had the trans cross member on the wrong way, exhaust was beatin on it...Also put the new cable and quadrant on with firewall adjuster, shifts like a champ now... Thanks for yalls helpJeremyAwesome to hear that it wasn't anything that involved tearing apart! Now enjoy man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.greg Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Glad it was an easy fix! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy95GT Posted March 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Awesome to hear that it wasn't anything that involved tearing apart! Now enjoy man Oh lol, we had to drop the tranny for sure lol, I believe we overtightened the flywheel bolts and it was causing my rear main to leak again, so we had to fix that too.... Lol Tranny was dropped for the 2nd time in 3 days lol no beunoJeremy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
