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Old 01-15-2007, 11:09 AM
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I think I will replace the "shim" that goes between the slave cylinder and tranny housing. It's supposed to be there and won't be much trouble at all to do. I will report back once I do this. Maybe it is just the gears but I should know for sure once I replace that piece.

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That fat "shim" is designed so you can stick a gauge in and check how much the clutch disc has warn, you don't need it. The tranny in my "78" makes that noise, I don't believe theres a problem. I would agree it could be the throw out bearing but that doesn't seem likely in your case.
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