In a message dated 12/9/01 6:51:58 PM Pacific Standard Time, jwhitely2000@yahoo.com writes: << ***Yes. Is it an Xtreme pressure plate? If so, it is probably a defective pressure plate. I have of others with the same problem with the Xtreme Pressure Plate. >> i had to shim mine like crazy just to get it to disengauge. i hate this stupid clutch!!! shawn