This was my first install for a new Spec clutch/pressure plate and ACT flywheel into a jdm d15B vtec. And after a couple miles of driving I noticed a ticking sound.
I would only here this sound when the clutch was fully depressed. WTF happens when the clutch is pushed in to make this noise and cause this damage in the pics???

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You can see 2 of the 3 little clips broke.


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Shrape metal damage.

 

cheap clutch maybe :dunno:

 

:werd: is that an Ebay special clutch?

 

I'd put money on it being a crappy clutch/PP. My roommate had a spring shoot out of a sprung hub ebay special clutch disc a week after he installed it.

 

The only reason I went with a spec clutch, was because so many people were using it on turbod16.com. With great success! I noticed that the "ticking" sound can only be heard when the clutch was fully depressed. If I push the clutch pedal about hlaf way. I can change gears and not hear the noise. I'm calling the company up today.

I didn't order the clutch from Ebay. I bought it from Ultrarev.com.

 

how much was the clutch?

 

I think it was $330

 

For that price, it should be pretty high quality. There is no excuse as to why it did that. Do you have a warranty on it?

 

Well I took everything off and inspected the flywheel. The flywheel has a "hot" spot were the clutch meets the flywheel. It looks like a blemish. And I can see a spot on the clutch were the same thing happened. I've already sent everything out for replacement.

 

I assume everything was properly torqued to spec... right?