Benjamin Clay Peacock
New Member
So I just had a new clutch, clutch plate, throw out bearing, pilot bearing, and throw out bearing retainer sleeve/tube installed (the stock one was broken). Well, I went to get the car back from the shop today and now it sounds worse than it did when I took it in! There is a very loud whirring/spooling noise from the clutch and shifter area, along with a rattling sound that seems to be coming from transmission. I have the stock t-45 trans and 3.73 gears. Short throw shifter. It NEVER made any noise other than a chirp from the TOB and pilot bearing and I NEVER had any noises from the transmission. It was also hard to get into 5th except when the rpm's were up and the clutch is super soft..... almost like pushing my foot into a tub of butter. I was bale to drive it a few blocks before i turned around and took it back. When I got back, the mechanic said he heard what I was talking about but didn't know what it was. Then it got stuck in reverse! WTF????? I know the transmission had to come out and the bell housing removed to get to the bearing retainer tube. Could they have completely screwed up my trans???? There is a very distinct shake/rattle/metalic sound coing from underneath. I'm so scared that this guy has Royaly f*cked up my car.