ACT failed. Help diagnose. WARRANTY?? *PICS*

Artago · 10-02-2009, 04:38 PM

Hi all. My ACT 2600 just died. It broke a few spring.

I just wanted to know if ACT will cover this and replace the clutch?

If anyone has had experience dealing with ACT and their warranty process then please chime in.

Here are the pics:

Thanks,

Tom

iugrad92turbo · 10-02-2009, 04:44 PM

Well ACT is a good company to me, the only way for sure is to send it to them, is it under warranty.

DSM_PWR · 10-02-2009, 04:45 PM

looks pretty worn out, how many miles?

Artago · 10-02-2009, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSM_PWR

looks pretty worn out, how many miles?

Just guessing.... but... about 5000.

Tom

iugrad92turbo · 10-02-2009, 04:48 PM

How long have you had it? They should if it is under warranty clutches do fail.

Artago · 10-02-2009, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iugrad92turbo

How long have you had it? They should if it is under warranty clutches do fail.

Almost 2 years... but the car has been sitting most of that time.

Tom

iugrad92turbo · 10-02-2009, 04:59 PM

Well as with a lot of things a year from the purchase date is under warranty send it to them, it could be from anything. It looks like yourr going to buy a new one or that one will be replaced.

Artago · 10-24-2009, 05:42 PM

Ok, so I sent the clutch off to ACT. They replaced the PP and resurfaced the disc. I asked for the 2100 lb PP this time because my thrust bearings keep failing.

Examining the disc and broken fingers you can see that the fingers made contact with the disc springs (wearing out the yellow paint the the disc springs). This could have also lead to the thrust bearing failures.

So it looks like the failure was due to improper clutch adjustment. The Fork/TOB were traveling too far and made the PP fingers touch the spring.

To be honest, that was probably my bad and I'm surprised that ACT warrantied it.

Anyways, I'll be putting in the new PP soon and I want to make sure I adjust the clutch properly.

I've read RRE's clutch tech info and watched Jack's Transmission video on the subject but I want more input and advice.

Please chime in if you have experience with clutch adjustment and can offer some advice.

Thanks all,

Tom

brassc2007 · 10-24-2009, 06:00 PM

you want plenty of play at the top of the pedal and i have mine set to where it engaging about an inch and a half of the floor.

anmGST · 11-04-2009, 08:04 AM

Hmm nice to see they replaced it mine just broke two days ago I have not taking it apart yet but at least gives me hope.