Spent the weekend on the car replacing the clutch, actually everything clutch related, and added an adjustable torque arm from BMR. I chose the torque arm that has it's own mount rather than using the transmission mount. It is really a stout part. Then I set the pinion angle on the differential. In the process I broke the wires on the differential ABS sensor so have ordered a replacement from Strange. It's too fragile and too expensive!

I had a vibration in the motor and was having some funky clutch engagement so I pulled the transmission and found half of the material on one side of the clutch gone. Went ahead and replaced everything; flywheel, clutch (Center Force Dual Friction), Clutch Release Bearing (Center Force), and pressure plate (Valeo via AutoZone).

Much smoother now.
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Next up, I'm taking the car Monday to a shop to have them go through the rear end and fix whatever. Most immediately the pinion seal is leaking and there is a lot of play in the pinion. The shop said they recommend a crush sleeve eliminator so we'll go that route.

Also replaced rear brake calipers and pads this weekend.

 

Nice man.... i want that bmr unit aswell.... great idea getting it off the transmission

 

I think another benefit will be apparent the next time I pull the engine. Don't have to mess with the torque arm. Pull the drive shaft and that part is done.