So this past Saturday afternoon I let a friend try the car and 5min into driving he had complained about it not being able to go into gear so I had him pull over to see what the issue was. I tried starting the car and it started with a lot of smoke coming from the tranny. I immediately shut the car off and called a flatbed.

I later got in contact with Brendan Warwick and like the coolest guy on earth he is he came and drooped my tranny for me today and the pictures shown are the result. Clutch is fine no damage and plate as well no damage.

Now we would just like to know what could cause such destructive damage before buying the easily replaced part? Any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

P.S. Shifts fine into any gear while car is off.

Hello

I had a similar "event"; TOB destroyed itself prematurely.

Clutch Pedal (Free Play) was improperly adjusted resulting in constant pressure on the TOB.

I'm pretty sure that is what caused your TOB to fail. You can view a better explanation on Jack's Transmission web site.

Hope this helps

Ghislain

It was probably already failing and finally FAILED. Get a new clutch fork and oem throw out bearing. Check the transmission sleeve that it rides on and make sure it is not damaged. They are replaceable on a 2g trans.

I thought there was something up with his clutch pedal situation. Felt not like any other dsm with a 2600 I had been in.

Yes I checked the ajustment rod on the master and it was fully extended, so hopefully your right

I wonder who the last person to adjust neal's clutch was, I don't think he did it himself.