thanks for all the replies....
Im not sure if the tranny fluid we used is synthetic or not, but we definitely soaked the discs.
As for the locknut on the clutch assembly, it was definitely torqued down, everything was.
But the specs are questionable. I think the manual I read showed to torque the locknut down to somewhere between 5-7 pounds, I cant remember off the top of my head.
can someone please verify the torque specs on the the spring bolts and the locknut???
thanks again.