clutch problems - SOLVED, grabby and notchy Options

[mzalanka]

I'm reposting my question from yesterday, which was poorly received. In hindsight I should have just asked the question and skipped the degree of detail and lame attempts at humor. Wish delete was an option.

Two clutch-related problems: clutch pedal feel that gets "notchy" or, for lack of a better term, "not smooth" as the engine warms, and also judder or grabbing from take-off in first (also gets worse as engine warms).

I do not know my way around a clutch or a transmission. The one installed was put in by the engine rebuilder and sat for 5 years.

Vehicle has new pressure plate, friction disk, TOB, Gemo cable, rebuilt pedal cluster. Just fixed an input shaft leak, drove about 100 miles on it. Seems like that could explain the grabbing but not the worsening notchiness, which is still present even when engine is off, warm, and has been present since Mile 0.

I've ordered a clutch kit from PP and will probably just replace the whole thing, but what specifically should I be looking for in terms of faults?

Thanks. Long time lurker but rare poster. Greatly appreciate the World.

[TravisNeff]

You may still have a leak on the input shaft Or did you recently fix the leak - after the new clutch? If the clutch disk is saturated with oil it will need to be replaced. I highly doubt you will need to replace your pressure plate. Post pics when you get the existing one out.

That's too bad about your first post getting dumped on.

[mzalanka]

Travis - I think that's at least part of the problem. I only drove about 100 miles with the leak but it was pretty sizable. Doesn't seem like enough time to cause a problem (I fixed it as soon as I could just because of this worry), but I bet I do have oil on the friction plate.

Will post pics when able. Appreciate it.