WMD - Clutch Work - 5 September in Westminster, MD

[QB93Z]

Hello from Westminster.

What a great weekend at Carlisle! We had 17 WAZOO ZR-1's at the show.

There will be a Westminster Maintenance Day on Sunday, 5 September.

Scheduled work so far is to replace the slipping clutch in Yun's 1994 and then troubleshoot and repair/replace the clutch in my 1993.

So it looks like two transmission pulls on the same day.

Come on by for the fun!!!

If anyone has any maintenance items they want to tackle, come on over.

We will be getting started early, 0730 (7:30AM).

If you need directions, give me a call.

Jim Voter
443-244-1347

[ZR-1nce removed]

I agree that Carlisle was a GREAT time and the WAZOO fellers were well represented.
I will be there at 0730 & I don't think 2 trans pulls in 1 day will be a problem at all!

[secondchance]

I agree. Although for only a day for me, I had a great time.
What is happening to your tranny, Jim?
Will sort it out I am sure!
See you boys.:cheers:

[QB93Z]

Yun, The clutch on my 1994 failed. Symptoms are pedal went to the floor like a clutch fluid leak. Upon refill of the resovoir, the clutch pedal has no movement. Probobly a broken fork or throwout bearing. We will see.

Jim

[Aurora40]

I can't stay too long, my niece has a b'day party at noon. But I'll be heading out in a bit to see some clutches!

[QB93Z]

WMD was a success. We finished Yun's clutch repalcement by 3 PM and then replaced the throwout bearing in my car in 2 1/2 hours.

Both cars running great!

Jim

[Jagdpanzer]

Jim,
A full days work I'm sure.
Sorry I could not join you guys.
What failed on the old throwout bearing?

Phil

[phrogs]

Man I think the Wazoo boys are trying to take over the ZR-1net its a posse down there everyone better watch out!!

their numbers are growing fast people better get it together and get involved or they will take over haha


Hello from Westminster.

What a great weekend at Carlisle! We had 17 WAZOO ZR-1's at the show.

There will be a Westminster Maintenance Day on Sunday, 5 September.

Scheduled work so far is to replace the slipping clutch in Yun's 1994 and then troubleshoot and repair/replace the clutch in my 1993.

So it looks like two transmission pulls on the same day.

Come on by for the fun!!!

If anyone has any maintenance items they want to tackle, come on over.

We will be getting started early, 0730 (7:30AM).

If you need directions, give me a call.

Jim Voter
443-244-1347

[secondchance]

And my throwout bearing and tranny sounds like, dare I say, German - no rattle!!!
Thank you Jim for hosting and tech and muscle support, David for logistics (pizza, reminding me not to walk out the car while on the lift, etc...) and Darrin for "nut busting" in more ways than one.
Driving back home, I was having a brief moment of triumphant feeling when the Z turned on "service selective ride control" light although we never even went near the system just to remind me who the boss was. Stop, ignition off, restart/reboot and all's well.:cheers:

[QB93Z]

OK, I have pictures. Just didn't get them posted last night.

First of all Let me add my THANKS to David and Darrin for their hard work. Yun and I both appreciate it.

Here is Darrin bolting up Yun's clutch:
http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp152/QB93Z/2010%20Sep%20WMD%20Two%20Transmissions/P9050790.jpg


Here is a neat view of the Full Power Key that you don't get to see very often:
http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp152/QB93Z/2010%20Sep%20WMD%20Two%20Transmissions/P9050789.jpg



Thanks to Don for bringing his beautiful GTO and Bob for dropping by (1.5 hour drive!):
http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp152/QB93Z/2010%20Sep%20WMD%20Two%20Transmissions/P9050785.jpg

http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp152/QB93Z/2010%20Sep%20WMD%20Two%20Transmissions/P9050783.jpg

And of course, the money shot:
http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp152/QB93Z/2010%20Sep%20WMD%20Two%20Transmissions/P9050791.jpg

Great time, good pizza, refreshing beverages, and two repaired clutches. It doesn't get any better than this!


Jim

[QB93Z]

Jim,
A full days work I'm sure.
Sorry I could not join you guys.
What failed on the old throwout bearing?

Phil

The throwout bearing failed at the flared flange that holds the whole thing together.

Here is the failed throwout bearing spread out to show the parts:

http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp152/QB93Z/2010%20Sep%20WMD%20Two%20Transmissions/P9050792.jpg

This is the flared piece that broke off:
http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp152/QB93Z/2010%20Sep%20WMD%20Two%20Transmissions/P9050793.jpg

All of the parts shown stayed on the input shaft. The only piece that was missing is the spring clip/ring that positions the throwout bearing during assembly. There were a lot of scratches on the block, the flywheel, the clutch and the bell housing. We believe that the spring clip was ground to dust, and exited through the valley drain hole.

Is this the same failure that occurred on your clutch recently?

Jim

[Aurora40]

WMD was a success. We finished Yun's clutch repalcement by 3 PM and then replaced the throwout bearing in my car in 2 1/2 hours.

Both cars running great!

Jim
Wow! Seemed like a heck of a task to get two transmissions dropped out and replaced in one day, but obviously the right guys were on the job. :cheers:

And it was cool seeing that Goat. Maybe I'm from the wrong generation, because I can't imagine owning and driving something like that, but they sure are cool to see and hear. And that one looked and sounded great!

[Jagdpanzer]

Is this the same failure that occurred on your clutch recently?

Jim

That throwout bearing really shyt the bed!
All mine did was break off one of the retainer tabs which allowed the retainer ring to fly off and rattle around in the bellhousing until became hung up on the clutch fork.

http://i540.photobucket.com/albums/gg333/pwasinger/DeviceMemoryhomeuserpicturesIMG0036.jpg

[Scrrem]

Wow, two transmissions in one day. What's next, two transmissions and an engine swap? :) Sorry I couldn't make it.
Rich

[ZR-1nce removed]

Wow, two transmissions in one day. What's next, two transmissions and an engine swap? :) Sorry I couldn't make it.
Rich
Is that a challenge Rich?
A good time was had by all. It is a pleasure to help Z brothers and to turn wrenches with quality people. I'm awaiting the next project.