TOB Failure ; clutch disc ok?

[huafist]

So, I had an issue with a new TSI AWD I picked up ; the trans wouldn't shift with the car running. I checked the clutch fork/slave cylinder, and sure enough, it was way to the passenger side of centerline. The car had a 2600 clutch kit installed about 4 years ago (and has been parked for 3 due to this issue). So, I pulled the trans yesterday, thinking "I'll just have to shim the pivot ball and all will be well with the world". Well, I found a little more than that .

I think the problem is here:

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So, the plastic TOB casing began melting, and the whole thing came apart, chewing into the clutch fork pads some. I'm going to replace the fork because I don't think it'll be good to run one with worn pads like this. Fortunately, the pressure plate fingers are in perfect shape, no signs of wear there.

However, I do have a question. Prior to making this discovery, I attempted adjusting the clutch pedal throw. During this process, there was a point that I smelled clutch disc, and after shutting it off, saw smoke coming from the bellhousing vent. Do you think I toasted the clutch disc, or do you think that light slipping won't hurt it? The clutch doesn't have very many miles on it, and I'm inclined to think it'll be fine.

 

[gprix1]

Since you will be replacing the clutch fork and probably the pivot ball too, may I suggest the Competition Clutch forged clutch fork. It's $89 from MAP and comes with a HD pivot ball also. I used it on my ACT 2600 with no shimming required and I have the piece of mind that there is no chance of the fork ever bending or breaking like some of the OEM ones have.
Competition Clutch Forged Steel Clutch Fork (Mitsubishi 4G63) - Modern Automotive Performance

 

[huafist]

Disc looked ok; replaced the fork & tob, and the car shifts like a dream. Next problem is bad cam sensor. i'll replace it next week when I install my kelford 272's and beehive springs.