windwaiver

Ok just got my transmission rebuilt and this is what I was told. The coupling had to be shortend? Cut and rewelded. And there is movement in the torque tube shaft, it rotates about 1" to 1.5" without the clutch depressed. looking at others it should only move a little bit. Whats going on up the shaft?

I know that doesn't sound right!

V2Rocket

the coupling shouldnt have been touched at all.

as for the slop, on the clutch there is a "limp-home" provision that allows the engine to still drive the trans if the clutch disk fails. its got a set of interlocking tabs that youre probably moving between.

CorsePerVita

V2 rocket has pretty much nailed it spot on.

Sounds like one of the original rubber centered discs. Did you pull the maintenance cover on the clutch and see if any rubber chunks fell out? If so it indeed sounds like you've got a pooped out disc man.

KuHL 951

As stated above you have 2 issues:
1. Your rubber center clutch is toasted and you need a new clutch kit;
2. You need a new mechanic. Never shorten, cut, and re-weld a shaft coupling unless the mechanic's name is Delbert or Goober.

Mark944na86

+1. That's just scary.

As well as a new mechanic, you need a new coupler. I think 944online does them at a reasonable price.

944Ross

I can't think what would drive the mechanic to even consider it?? I wonder if the TT shaft is pulled out of the pilot bearing?!

V2Rocket

oh now that would suck, considering you can just tap the driveshaft forward again..

windwaiver

ya i kinda figured it was the rubber trashed on the original clutch disc. Guess in the limp home mode it moves the shaft some. OH Ya new mechanic time.........

Mike C.

Remember that old Aamco commercial? "Gee I always wanted ta fix a trans-mish-ee-un". I hope you didn't pay a lot for the rebuild...

windwaiver

What damage can be done driving it in the limp mode of the clutch? Oh and thanks for the help guys.

tifosiman

Well its not really good for the input shaft bearings on your transmission. Don't do it for long.

Oh. And find a new mechanic.

ninefiftyone

I have the same thing on my 86 turbo. I was told that the turbos do not have the rubber center and therefore the clutch wasn't the problem. I've been babying the car for a year now waiting on something to break or figure out what is going on. Ideas?

JimV8

If you have slop in the driveline you can isolate the problem by getting under the car and removing the rubber cover on the rear of the torque tube. If you can turn the driveshaft a 1/4 rev or so with the transmission in any gear you have a clutch problem. Good luck, thats a ***** of a job, especially the first time.