clutch disk failure
 

83 NA had a new clutch kit put in b4 I got it. The master cly had a bad enough leak that the clutch did not operate. I replaced the master cly and bleed the system to get the clutch to function. The clutch would not release however and I pulled the clutch out to find the disk was separated, and basically had ate itself, making it thicker than spec causing the "non-release condition"

Before I start putting the clutch back together I just wanted to get opinions as what might have happened to cause this.

"ignore the rust, its been out for a while"

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1212688633.jpg

ALSO is the side thats up in the photo, toward the motor or toward the trans?

I forget, and I if it can be put in backwards I'll find a way sometimes:)

Here is a pic to Q#2
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1212690650.jpg

To add to various opinions about why:
1. Previous owner did too many backward rolling "J" burnouts!
2. Somebody likes to ride the clutch
3. The flywheel was not refinished/polished when disc replaced and chewed it up.
4. Disc was from a wrecking yard or used eBay purchase to save money

Caused a bit of a vibration I bet.

John_AZ
1988 924S + 1987 924S

Could be the heater valve blew and yakked coolant all over the bellhousing, contaminating the clutch.

Hi, just a guess but maybe the master cylinder adjustment rod where the foot pedal is was adjusted incorrectly and not letting the clutch fully disengauge.