Can I re-index the pressure plate without removing the transmission?
Thread Starter
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,972
Likes: 127
From: Los Angeles
Car: 1989 IROC Convertible
Engine: 350 TPI L98
Transmission: WC T5
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Can I re-index the pressure plate without removing the transmission?
L98 with stock T5 WC. All stock stuff. I was thinking I could remove the starter and access the pressure plate bolts through the inspection cover. I THINK I can rotate the pressure plate to some different holes and reinstall the bolts. I know I would have to rotate the engine a bunch as I work the bolts but this seems a lot less work than removing the transmission. Anyone tried this?
Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 5,703
Likes: 132
From: Orange, CA
Car: '90 Trans Am-12.45@110.71
Engine: 355 w/AFR 195's Elem. 400/430 HP/TQ
Transmission: Tremec T-56
Axle/Gears: 12 Bolt 3.73
Re: Can I re-index the pressure plate without removing the transmission?
No don't try that.
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 4,255
Likes: 427
From: Portland, OR
Car: 86 Imponte Ruiner 450GT, 91 Formula
Engine: 350 Vortec, FIRST TPI, 325 RWHP
Transmission: 700R4 3000 stall.
Axle/Gears: 9 Bolt Torsen 3.70
Re: Can I re-index the pressure plate without removing the transmission?
Very bad idea. Don't do that. Besides the pressure plate potentially getting bound up with bell-housing, the throw-out bearing/fork/pivot ball will likely severely limit and complicate the situation.
GD
GD
Thread Starter
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,972
Likes: 127
From: Los Angeles
Car: 1989 IROC Convertible
Engine: 350 TPI L98
Transmission: WC T5
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Re: Can I re-index the pressure plate without removing the transmission?
Dang. Well it's tranny out then. Thanks.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
JTNKTZ
Transmissions and Drivetrain
4
May 1, 2010 08:35 PM