PhilbertZ Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 So I replaced the rubber boot around my clutch fork tonight, with a replacement part from Black Dragon. The old boot (or what was left of it) was brittle and cracked, and falling to pieces. I tried to gently pull it AWAY from the transmission with needle nose pliers and my fingers, but alas, some chunks (none larger than a dime) fell INTO the area in the transmission where the clutch fork goes. the boot I'm talking about is circled in red below. Is this OK? I have no way to get those pieces out (I'm not savvy enough to drop my transmission or change a clutch in my garage so that's out of the question. I just want peace of mind that it won't cause any harm. The new boot looks great btw Please chime in if you've dealt with this in past? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woldson Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 I would not worry to much about it. With the material being so dilapidated it will probably turn to dust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olie05 Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 The rubber is not strong enough to ruin anything that is in the bellhousing. You will be fine, and you don't need to pull the tranny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSM Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 ^^^ Yep what they said, no worries if your description is accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilbertZ Posted July 2, 2008 Author Share Posted July 2, 2008 thanks guys!! have a great, safe 4th! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Take a shop vac and stuff the nozzle into the clutch fork opening as best you can. Try to suck out as much of the crap as possible. It probably won't hurt anything but if you have the time, try to vacuum it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilbertZ Posted July 2, 2008 Author Share Posted July 2, 2008 Take a shop vac and stuff the nozzle into the clutch fork opening as best you can. Try to suck out as much of the crap as possible. It probably won't hurt anything but if you have the time, try to vacuum it out. That was the very first thing I did when it happened last night Put it over one gap and plugged the other gap with my hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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