M5R2 grinding when clutch is released

james5275

Registered User
Hey everyone,
Recently bought a 92 5 speed, among many other problems this one is highest priority and beyond my experience.
While driving normally, in 3rd and decellerating, I dropped it into 2nd and let out the clutch. Clutch engaged then there was a substantial bang along with grinding. I depressed the pedal, pulled over and shut it off. No leaking, driveshaft/tail housing intact. Started back up and limped it home. Still shifts into all gears, grinds only when the clutch pedal is out, car moving or not, in gear or not. Sounds like skipping teeth, and directly related to engine rpm.

Input shaft? Clutch coming apart? I needed to drop the tranny anyway for a rear crank seal, also need to rebalance/straighten the driveshaft.
Thanks for your input!
JJ
 
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