Pressure plate wot fit on flywheel with cutch disk in.

[91tsitalon55]

So im in the middle of installing my new clutch(xtd satge 3) and I get the flywheel(fidanza lightweight 6 bolt) on and as i try to get the pressure plate on to the flywheel it wont go on but when the clutch disk is out it sits right on the flywheel with ease. Any suggestions??

[donniekak]

It has to be bolted on.

[synthetek]

you need to start the bolts and tighten them and they will pull the pressure plate down to the flywheel. Tighten them in steps and in a star pattern don't just tighten them all the way down one at a time.

[91tsitalon55]

so the its okay if the clutch disk is squished against the flywheel?

[synthetek]

Originally Posted by 91tsitalon55

so the its okay if the clutch disk is squished against the flywheel?

Yes, thats how it works, and its released when push the pedal in. Just make sure you use the pilot tool and line everything up before its tightened down.

[twicks69]

Make sure you have the disk installed in the proper direction.

[Cornfed4G64]

+1 on the disc direction. Check it make sure it is Going the right way, should have a sticker saying flywheel side

[pauleyman]

As stated above that's how the clutch works. If you were expecting the pressure plate to sit flush against the flywheel it won't. It's not supposed to. It will once you bolt it down. You'll notice the fingers moving inward as you bolt it down. Just use a criss cross pattern until it's down and torque to spec.

[spyder1219]

A little old, but should the pressure plate sit flush ALL the way down to the flywheel? Or is it ok for the PP to be about 3/16 away from touching the flywheel? Not to mention I'm getting about 22ft/lbs on it. It's a 90 turbo awd.

[bryanwheat]

Originally Posted by spyder1219

A little old, but should the pressure plate sit flush ALL the way down to the flywheel? Or is it ok for the PP to be about 3/16 away from touching the flywheel? Not to mention I'm getting about 22ft/lbs on it. It's a 90 turbo awd.

The pressure plate needs to sit completely flush with the flywheel. If it isn't than something is wrong.

[SmoochDarling]

Make sure your using the clutch alignment tool that sticks through the clutch splines and into the flywheel hole.

[iugrad92turbo]

Trial and error im sure youll figure it out.

[autodsm]

You slide the clutch disc onto the pilot, stick the pilot into the flywheel hole, slip the pressure plate over and line up the bolt holes...then tighten the bolts until it sandwiches the clutch disc against the flywheel. Then torque to spec....it really isnt that complicated. The outter rim of the pressure plate needs to seat against the flywheel, but the inner face will be seated against the clutch disc. Just make sure the disc is centered or you will have to do it all over again when you go to put your tranny back in.

[spyder1219]

i think the issue is the bolts im using, ive got 25 mm in there, i bought new 8.8's for the rebuild. i was thinking they were a tad long, anyone know what they should be? 16mm? 20mm?

[pauleyman]

Stock bolts are 16mm in length. Part number MF241251.

[spyder1219]

arrrrr!!!! Thanks good people

[cola]

I am having the same problem, I cant get the pressure plate on over the clutch disc. It lines up perfectly with the clutch off, but with the clutch on it seems theres not enough room and theres a roughly 1/8 inch gap between the flywheel and the plate. I have an ACT 2100 pressure plate, act street disc and fidanza alum flywheel

Can I put some washers inbetween the pp and flywheel or is that a bad idea

[PieEyedPiper]

Originally Posted by cola

Can I put some washers inbetween the pp and flywheel or is that a bad idea

You can't do that. Remove the pressure plate and try again, there must be some obstruction that is not allowing you to bolt the pressure plate down flush. As mentioned remember the star pattern and like spyder1219, ensure you are using the correct bolts.

[cola]

bolts are oem, it just wont sit flush on the flywheel. It gets close when I put some torque on them but never touches

[PieEyedPiper]

Does it go flush without the disc?

[pauleyman]

Are you tightening the bolts all teh way down? If you are the bolts are too long, the holes are too short or teh flywheel has been machined incorrectly. That's about the only possibilities.

[cola]

Got it to work, atleast ill find out for sure if my clutch doesnt disengage lol

Seems I was just being over cautious when I was tightening them down. They all torqued down to 14lbs after 5-6 go arounds in the star pattern, thanks for the help folks