Alright, I think I found the problem.

Each step of the way I checked the torque specs and visually inspected everything and it all looked good. Once I pulled the pressure plate it was obvious what was wrong.

The actual plate/disc itself moves around from side to side. So when I clutched in (and the clutch disc was no longer pressing up against it) it was free to move around and slam into the clips that hold it in.

Here is a vid of me shaking it:


So 700 miles later and I need to get it rebuilt. I bought this one from Bowtie Bits in February so I am probably stuck.

Are there any reputable places to get rebuilt/new ones from? They were one only a few places I found that had 10 3/4" ones. Of course if I just get another crap one from them that doesn't help me. frown