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a13x. · 09-09-2018, 06:04 AM

Hey guys,

I swapped out my worn 5gear tranny on my 1996 180SX (SR20DET) and replaced it with a S14 SR20DET transmisson.

They look basically the same and should be pnp am I right? Now I've got a weird noise when I engage the clutch. I thought the release bearing is fucked, so I ordered a new S14 release bearing and put that in. I noticed that the S14 bearing is slightly thinner than S13 SR.

Unfortunately nothing has changed. The noise only comes when engage the clutch. I can put in gears etc.

Any suggestions?

Thanks !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgoFbLZ8scM#

gaz_moose · 09-13-2018, 10:19 AM

is the release bearing riding on the clutch 'fingers' all the time?
looks like a lot of wear on them in your picture? you should have a gap/ free play between the bearing and the pressure plate.

there are different length release bearing carriers.

Datsun freak · 09-19-2018, 08:33 AM

The clutch has not been properly aligned or missing a pilot bushing in the engine

a13x. · 09-19-2018, 03:29 PM

We swapped another gearbox in and its fine now.

09-09-2018, 06:04 AM	#1
a13x. Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Munich, Germany Age: 32 Posts: 247 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	180SX - S14 tranny = same? Strange noises after swap Hey guys, I swapped out my worn 5gear tranny on my 1996 180SX (SR20DET) and replaced it with a S14 SR20DET transmisson. They look basically the same and should be pnp am I right? Now I've got a weird noise when I engage the clutch. I thought the release bearing is fucked, so I ordered a new S14 release bearing and put that in. I noticed that the S14 bearing is slightly thinner than S13 SR. Unfortunately nothing has changed. The noise only comes when engage the clutch. I can put in gears etc. Any suggestions? Thanks ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgoFbLZ8scM# __________________ http://www.instagram.com/a13x89/

09-19-2018, 03:29 PM	#4
a13x. Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Munich, Germany Age: 32 Posts: 247 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	We swapped another gearbox in and its fine now. __________________ http://www.instagram.com/a13x89/

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09-13-2018, 10:19 AM	#2
gaz_moose Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: engerland Posts: 242 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	is the release bearing riding on the clutch 'fingers' all the time? looks like a lot of wear on them in your picture? you should have a gap/ free play between the bearing and the pressure plate. there are different length release bearing carriers.

09-19-2018, 08:33 AM	#3
Datsun freak Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Socal Age: 34 Posts: 21 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The clutch has not been properly aligned or missing a pilot bushing in the engine