Clutch problem

Tiny
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I just had some work done on my car I took off the clutch disc then put everything back together with some difficulty as I couldn't fit back the pressure plate easy like it should be used the car for a few days but I put I put the 1st ready to move soon as I hit the gas I heard a loud sound coming from the engine then I couldn't engage the clutch but the engine is still running. What could it be can anyone help me understand please?
Tuesday, February 13th, 2018 AT 3:40 PM

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Tiny
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It sounds like you have a pressure plate that is broken. Can you shoot a quick video and upload it here so I can hear the noise? That was we can be on the same page.

Cheers, Ken
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Thursday, February 15th, 2018 AT 10:58 AM
Tiny
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Hi ken there's no more noise after that banging sound I heard u can hear only the engine running (it sounds normal ) but the clutch doesn't engage.
Thank you
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Thursday, February 15th, 2018 AT 1:21 PM
Tiny
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Okay, then the transmission needs to come out so we can see what happened it could be the lining of the clutch disc came off.

Here are some guides that can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/transmission-replacement-removal-manual

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-clutch

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/clutch-doesnt-work-sometimes-or-not-at-all

Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken
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Thursday, February 15th, 2018 AT 7:28 PM
Tiny
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This is what the pressure plate looks like. It was not easy to take it off because its bend. The day I changed the flywheel and the clutch the guy who helped me used to rest the gearbox on the plate.
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Sunday, February 18th, 2018 AT 9:23 AM
Tiny
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Did you mean to send an image?
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Monday, February 19th, 2018 AT 9:47 AM
Tiny
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Sorry I thought I did before
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Monday, February 19th, 2018 AT 1:20 PM
Tiny
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Yep, a bent flex plate will cause the clutch not to work. After you install the new flywheel and you are installing the transmission do not let the transmission "hang" once it is plugged into the clutch but not not quite bolted up yet.
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Tuesday, February 20th, 2018 AT 11:58 AM
Tiny
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You think I should change the flywheel too
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Wednesday, February 21st, 2018 AT 4:34 AM
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Yes you should :)
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Wednesday, February 21st, 2018 AT 9:43 AM
Tiny
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Thank you very much i'll keep you updated
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Wednesday, February 21st, 2018 AT 10:53 PM
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Please do
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Thursday, February 22nd, 2018 AT 11:41 AM
Tiny
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So after putting everything back together I noticed the driveshaft threads are worn out can this be actually the problem with my car.'
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Sunday, February 25th, 2018 AT 1:37 PM
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Can you send a picture of what you are talking about?
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Monday, February 26th, 2018 AT 12:00 PM
Tiny
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I'm trying to send the pics but it's taking sometime
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Monday, February 26th, 2018 AT 8:11 PM
Tiny
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I to
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Monday, February 26th, 2018 AT 8:13 PM
Tiny
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I took off the clip missing on the drive shaft end
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Monday, February 26th, 2018 AT 8:15 PM
Tiny
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Yep that is your problem it looks like it may have slipped out during operation causing the problem.
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Tuesday, February 27th, 2018 AT 2:50 PM
Tiny
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Back again I just put back a good drive shaft tried the car allgood except 1 thing
grinding noise when I go in reverse and loud click sound when I turn off the engine also when turn it on. I say engine mount maybe?
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Saturday, March 10th, 2018 AT 7:14 AM
Tiny
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It sure sounds like it can you make a quick video so I can hear the sound upload it in your reply.
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Saturday, March 10th, 2018 AT 11:05 AM

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