Please help 96 T56 issue

[cycomiko]

I did drive it around the block and it was hard to shift and then the thud and it was easier

[ThoR294]

Fix the Mount.?

[cycomiko]

Not yet. I did not have enough time. I'm going to order a poly trans mount and a poly torque arm bushing. No one stocks it so I will have to wait a few days

[sweetbmxrider]

Can you post a video of the noise/noises?

[cycomiko]

I will install the trans mount and the torque arm bushing when it comes in. If the car still makes the noise after that I will make a video.

[cycomiko]

I just put the torque arm bushing and the trans mount in and.....Its worse. It clacks as I hit the gas and let off. Maybe a ujoint -spline yoke issue or a bad throw out bearing. Ugh engine mount? WTF

[ThoR294]

Easy to check for bad u joints... Get under the car and see if you have any play in the driveshaft u joints

[cycomiko]

I just checked them both. They seem ok but old and the rubber is wearing away on the rear one. I dont think thats my issue. I also checked the motor mounts and they seem ok. I think my clutch is getting stuck engaged. The noise must be a bearing or spring or finger thats broken. I might try driving it to a shop to have them look just in case its my trans. Anyone on the forum live close to sicklerville? Save me a trip that may end with a aaa call. LOL

[sweetbmxrider]

Can you make a clear video describing what you are doing and when the noise occurs?

[LTb1ow]

Have someone watch the motor in park and give it some gas. If its moving at all, you need mounts. Poly mount and shot OE rubber mounts will make all sorts of noise.

[cycomiko]

I can't upload a video. The site is telling me that I'm missing a security token??

[cycomiko]

I think I'm gonna drop a Valeo clutch kit from rockauto in it. When I took it out to record a video there was some a lot of chatter in first and second gear.

[sweetbmxrider]

Upload to youtube

[cycomiko]

https://youtu.be/GajAy6Gzj6s

[cycomiko]

you can really hear it from 40sec on in the video. I barely touch the gas and lift it will just bang on each. AHHHH

[Blackbirdws6]

Sounds like a mount is broken. Did anyone look in the engine bay while you rev it to see if the engine shifts hard?

[sweetbmxrider]

I would definitely try slipping the clutch while someone watches the motor for excessive movement. I would also throw it up in the air and look for movement in the exhaust. Do you have headers or aftermarket exhaust? This noise doesn't occur with bumps in the road, correct?

[cycomiko]

I am taking back to the guy who welded my tsp rumble exhaust on. When I went to check the u joints I couldn't rotate the drives haft because the drives haft hits the exhaust while the suspension hangs. I jacked the rear up and it clears but not by much. I don't think it's the noise I'm hearing as it all started with a slap noise around the clutch area as the clutch engaged

[cycomiko]

ok I took it to my local mechanic to have him listen and take it for a test drive. I babied it there. He took it for a test drive and blew the clutch. All it does is spin. It wont grab at all now. I guess now I know I need a clutch and maybe other things.... He wanted 900 to replace the clutch. Needless to say its in my driveway. Getting ready to drop the tranny asap. Wish me luck on my first clutch install. Any suggestions on which clutch kit to buy for under 450. I was thinking the valeo kit. Its my daily driver so I need it to last. No major upgrades just bolt ons CAI and Cat back.

[cycomiko]

Hello? Anyone use the Valeo kit? Aamco uses LUK and swears by them. He said hes only had one ever come back. I think Im leaning toward the Valeo for $255.

[BonzoHansen]

I know a lot of guys using LUK clutches, but behind SBC. But still, good reports

[Blackbirdws6]

I have no experience with stock replacement clutches so can't help much there. Do your homework and pull the trigger.

[FlyingDutchman]

Originally Posted by cycomiko

Hello? Anyone use the Valeo kit? Aamco uses LUK and swears by them. He said hes only had one ever come back. I think Im leaning toward the Valeo for $255.

I replaced my OEM clutch with a ZOOM OEM equivalent. Maybe 2 years later I started getting really bad chatter until one day on my way to work I pushed the clutch in and it went right to the floor. Turned out to be a bad TO bearing, the fork pulled the "washer" part off. So I replaced it with a Valeo/LUK from Rockauto and I haven't had an issue since. Not bad for ~$200 plus you can use the 5% discount. I also replaced the slave cylinder from a nylon body to an ebay aluminum body, was pretty cheap and probably contributed to the overall feel of the clutch.

[sweetbmxrider]

Originally Posted by BonzoHansen

I know a lot of guys using LUK clutches, but behind SBC. But still, good reports

Great reputation behind the legendary 4.0L I6 too

[cycomiko]

Thanks guys. I'm between the Luk for 150 and the Valeo for 250. The Luk seems too cheap lol. I'LL check their warranty and decide.