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Old 07-03-2008, 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by NorCal Cobra View Post
Why would it make a difference if the heim joint is attached to the frame vs. the engine mount? Both are fixed rigid points on the car that allow very slight movement, if any.

I'm just trying to understand the dynamics of the setup. Unfortunately I have a Lakewood Belhousing and the clutch fork extends much lower (further away from the engine) than with Quicktime and others out there.

Since the slave cylinder sits so much lower, it is very difficult to fabricate a bracket that would attach to the engine mount.
Mounting the slave cyl. to the frame is fine. I know many that have done it, including myself, and there has never been a problem. Yours was fine for the first 2000 miles. If it worked then, it works now. You just have to figure out what has changed recently that is causing the chatter. 90% of the time it is a contaminated disc from an oil leak.
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