Now i know this tech boards, but my issue pertains to my clutch on my camaro. I had my torque wrench set at 20 ft lbs of torque for the clutch bolts to the flywheel. I've done this millions of times and happen to **** up on this one. I did the usual criss cross pattern. Every bolt is at 20 ft lbs, while attempting the last one it seemed to go above, me being the idiot i decided to keep going since there still was thread on the bolt and it snapped. So while every other bolt is held securely, one bolt happen to break off. My question is can i drive the camaro with one bolt off? I know the the obvious would be to do it all over again, but i have little to no time to do it all over again. I do plan on doing a T-56 conversion sometime next year, but was wondering if this will last me till then? Engine is slightly modded and i do run in the 5k rpm range. Will it grab sufficiently or am i gonna have issues.


thanks for any response.

 

Which bolt broke?

I'm not clear on this:
"of torque for the clutch bolts to the flywheel."

Is it the flywheel to crank bolts or some other bolts?

I imagine if the others hold tight you'll be all right, but if they loosen and begine chucking, that will cause some trouble-

S-D

 

The clutch will be warped, from spring pressure bending it up away from the flywheel. So it won't work right.

THat whole assembly is spinning around at 6000 RPM or whatever, about 4" from your right ankle whole you're driving the car. Hmmmmm.....

I personally would not leave it like that; but then, I'm rather fond of having feet. You may not like yours as much as I like mine, I can't say; but I'm sure I'm not ready to give mine up just yet.

I'd strongly suggest doing it right; get a set of actual clutch bolts from Mr Gasket or something, they're less than $10 a set; and continue to enjoy the benefits of feet. Some risks just aren't worth taking.

 

So RB, I can't call you stumpy any time soon huh?

 

RD sure you can but it has nothing to do with his feet